The rivalry that always delivers and stresses college basketball fans to the max hits the hardwood once again for the 261st time with a showdown between two top 7 teams and all sorts of high expectations.
There are countless memorable moments, classic plays, and thrilling finishes, but allow me to attempt to highlight the top 5 greatest UNC victories over its Tobacco Road rivals in the past 20 years, i.e. since Roy Williams took over and passed the torch to Hubert Davis.
5. March 4, 2007
This contest just barely edges out the 2008 “Green Tea” game where Danny Green’s manhood found its way to Greg Paulus’ face in an unforgettable posterization.