There’s A Pattern To Duke-UNC Games Lately That Favors The Blue Devils

DURHAM, NC - FEBRUARY 16: Zion Williamson #1 and RJ Barrett #5 of the Duke Blue Devils react following their game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Cameron Indoor Stadium on February 16, 2019 in Durham, North Carolina. Duke won 94-78.Duke has won eight of the last 10 games and 15 of the last 20 with North Carolina, regardless of venue. This trend might be called dominance in another setting, but that’s not how we prefer to think of the series.

Since Roy Williams returned to his alma mater in 2003-04, the teams have met on each other’s home courts on 30 occasions and twice in the ACC Tournament. The rivalry remain heated but notably respectful, particularly between the Hall of Fame…