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North Carolina-Duke Rivalry Draws Lowest Viewership in 3 Years

2/5/2025

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The North Carolina-Duke basketball showdown attracted 2.29 million viewers, marking the lowest turnout in three years, despite being the season's second-largest audience. Duke's commanding 40-13 lead contributed to a 28% drop from last year's thrilling clash. Nonetheless, ESPN's Saturday games still captivated fans, dominating five of the week's top college basketball viewership spots.

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The North Carolina-Duke basketball showdown attracted 2.29 million viewers, marking the lowest turnout in three years, despite being the season's second-largest audience. Duke's commanding 40-13 lead contributed to a 28% drop from last year's thrilling clash. Nonetheless, ESPN's Saturday games still captivated fans, dominating five of the week's top college basketball viewership spots.