Social media reacts to UNC basketball running Duke out of Chapel Hill
The biggest rivalry in college basketball did not disappoint, and UNC gave fans in attendance and at home a night to remember.
The Tar Heels, coming off a nail-biting 74-73 loss to Georgia Tech, came out the gates hot, pushing the pace on turnovers and missed shots. Many of the transition buckets were beautifully executed, including one by Seth Trimble that stopped Duke in its tracks.
Duke kept battling through the first half, but UNC created separation, largely due to an aggressive Armando Bacot. In the first period, Bacot notched 12 points and 8 rebounds (3 offensive rebounds).
After a strong first half, UNC kept its foot on the gas. Harrison Ingram electrified the Dean Smith Center and social media with a remarkable performance. With Duke focused on RJ Davis, Ingram had his Tar Heel legacy game: He poured in 21 points and 12 rebounds.
The Tar Heels kept a double-digit lead for the majority of the second period, coming away with the 93-84 win. UNC strikes first in this year’s rivalry series, setting up a chance for a regular-season sweep. However, before we get too ahead of ourselves, we take a look at the good, bad and ugly social media reactions to UNC’s dominating win over Duke.
Im loving the way unc has opened up this game here. Super fast pace. And Harrison Ingram is a flat out DAWG
— TNS+FNJ… (@thoughts39504) February 3, 2024
#BeatDuke pic.twitter.com/D6PahxjbE0
— James “JB” Brown (@JamesBrownUNC13) February 3, 2024
Doesn't get better than unc duke
— NCBuckeye (@OHIO_SPORTSFAN2) February 3, 2024
This Duke/UNC game already spicy 👀
— Garret Buie (@GarretBuie) February 3, 2024
Aggressive Cadeau is what I've been waiting for. There we go.
— Tar Heel Nation (@UNC_TarHeelFan) February 4, 2024
THIS is the Armando Bacot we all know and LOVE. We missed you, 5. LFG.@UNC_Basketball
— |GC| (@_GC24) February 4, 2024
Armando Bacot is playing today…… gotta give credit where it’s due….
— Troy (@RouteSomn) February 4, 2024
Go To Hell Duke!!!!
— Marquise Williams (@1MjWilliams2) February 3, 2024
Best part about games like this are the opportunities to stamp yourself a place in the Carolina Basketball legacy. Harrison Ingram is doing just that. 11 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals, and a block. Doing a bit of everything. pic.twitter.com/hoDgECjydS
— Taylor Vippolis (@tvippolis) February 4, 2024
Has anyone ever played with more pure joy than Harrison Ingram? Love watching him play.
— Deann Ward (@DEWard_57) February 4, 2024
The supporting cast around RJ is what makes this team dangerous. Bacot showed up for his final home Dook game. I’ll say it over and over again…. Harrison Ingram is the glue of this team
— #3 Tar Heel Burner (17-4) (@rjdavisthirdleg) February 4, 2024
HARRISON. INGRAM. 👌
— Carolina Basketball (@UNC_Basketball) February 4, 2024
Harrison Ingram the player UNC been missing for years. A tough do it all player who plays with emotion!
— 📟 (@Rainmanmoe) February 4, 2024
That was a beautiful first half. Love the way they attacked the rim from the word go. Great job on the other end defending without fouling and creating turnovers. We talked about Harrison Ingram and Armando Bacot stepping up in the preview and boy have they.
— Anthony Pagnotta (Flounder) (@HTBAnthony) February 4, 2024
Harrison Ingram is doing what needs to be done 👏🏽
— Sydney Anderson (@Sydneyinsports) February 4, 2024
Harrison Ingram against Duke. #DukevsUNC pic.twitter.com/gvEnNbX5jX
— Mr. Drew (@SerOnionKnlght) February 4, 2024
Harrison Ingram tonight pic.twitter.com/Al8My739nP
— Mickey Grizzard (@realmasseybritt) February 4, 2024
I really thought it would be Davis and Cadeau playing out of their mind that would put UNC ahead of Duke. But I gotta give credit to Bacot and Ingram. They both have been outstanding tonight
— Jackson Reyes (@JacksnReyes) February 4, 2024
If the Armando Bacot that is playing tonight plays like this the rest of the season, the @UNC_Basketball is a Final Four squad
— The Sports Shop Radio Show (@TheSportsShop1) February 4, 2024
@UNC_Basketball standing on business right now let’s finish these dookies off pic.twitter.com/Tl2hZQmf2V
— 👑MARS ✊🏿✌🏾 (@MarsToRaww) February 4, 2024
HEELS playing flawless ball right now. 🔥🔥🔥 #UNC
— Troy (@thalter21) February 4, 2024
What a different experience Cormac Ryan is having at UNC than he would have had finishing off at ND. He got his degree and now he has a shot at getting a ring
— Molly Hogan (@MiMiHogan) February 4, 2024
DUKE: 72 UNC:85 2:00 mins left pic.twitter.com/ka5aghivtf
— PrinceUche 🇳🇬👓👾 (@PrinceMiakel) February 4, 2024
HEELS WIN!!!!!!!
HECK OF A TEAM WIN! Keep it rolling baby! @UNC_Basketball
— Brady Dunn (@bradydunn46) February 4, 2024
