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ACC Now podcast: Duke-UNC III in Final Four, how last meeting led to postseason runs

The Battle of North Carolina

The Duke vs. UNC Final Four game Saturday is one of the biggest North Carolina sporting events of all time. It might be stressful or even strain some relationships, but it’ll be an iconic moment for many sports fans in the Tar Heel State. What we’re all wondering: Who will win? Unpack this weekend’s event with The Charlotte Observer and The News & Observer below.

The News and Observer’s Steve Wiseman and C.L. Brown preview the Duke-North Carolina Final Four matchup and discuss what the last meeting between the rivals, at Cameron Indoor Stadium on March 5, did for each team ahead of their postseason runs to New Orleans in Mike Krzyzewski’s final season leading the Blue Devils and Hubert Davis’ first year as head coach of the Tar Heels.

You can also listen to this episode of the ACC Now podcast, and others, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Audible, TuneIn and Stitcher.

This story was originally published March 29, 2022 at 5:59 AM.

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Natalie Pierre
The News & Observer
Natalie Pierre is the sports editor at The News & Observer. Over the last 15 years, she has covered some of college football’s most successful programs extensively, served in top leadership roles for basketball coverage across the Southeast and reported on NCAA business, policies and legislation. A native of Lake Mary, Florida, her career includes stops at AL.com/The Birmingham News and the Tallahassee Democrat. She is a graduate of Syracuse University and Delta State University.
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