North Carolina achieved a thrilling victory over fourth-seeded Duke in the NCAA men's basketball showdown, with the game culminating in a last-second three-pointer by Seth Trimble. The match, held on North Carolina's home court, began with Duke establishing a strong lead, leading by 13 points early and maintaining a double-digit advantage until halftime, with the score at 41-29. Duke continued to control the tempo of the game into the second half, leading by nine points with just seven minutes remaining. However, North Carolina rallied late in the game, with standout play from Henri Veesaar, who managed to tie the game at 68-68 with a crucial three-pointer with just 1 minute and 40 seconds left on the clock. The final moments saw both teams struggle for a basket, but North Carolina secured the last possession. Point guard Derek Dixon made a decisive play, penetrating the defense and passing to an open Seth Trimble, who successfully landed a cold-blooded three-pointer as time expired, sealing the victory for the host team and energizing the crowd.