On Saturday evening, college basketball fans will be treated to what is arguably the most storied rivalry in college basketball when No. 13 UNC plays host to No. 4 Duke. With the teams tied in the ACC standings, the winner will claim the regular-season title.
Duke Vs. UNC 2011: ACC Basketball Title Will Be Decided Saturday Night
The two teams last met on Feb. 9th, when the Blue Devils held off the Tar Heels, 79-73. That day, Duke's Nolan Smith exploded for a career-high 34 points to send North Carolina packing.
SB Nation’s UNC blog, Carolina March, offers a take on the most oft-heard talking point leading up to the game:
The talk coming into this game as focused heavily on the matchup between Harrison Barnes and Kyle Singler, which was notable in the first game for how little effect it had on the game. [...] Singler has been in a bit of a slump, especially from behind the arc where he's shot 4 for 20. He's getting more of his points inside or from the line, while Barnes is taking on a greater role in UNC's offense, shooting better and scoring more than his Duke counterpart.
That being said, the Singler/Barnes matchup isn't going to be what this game revolves around. Of greater concern is the play at the point.
The game will tip off at 8 p.m. on CBS. Follow along with this StoryStream for updates during and after the game. And to follow along with Tar Heel fans, be sure to visit Carolina March.
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