Duke has struggled getting off to quick starts on offense at points this season, mostly notably in its loss to South Florida a few weeks ago, and Thursday’s matchup was an amalgamation of that weakness.

Alyssa Ustby scored 10 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and No. 19 North Carolina made 10 of 14 free throws in overtime to beat No. 14 Duke 53-46 after blowing a 16-point lead in the second half.

Stout defense trumped efficient offense in the first women’s basketball game between Duke and UNC this season. Both the Blue Devils and Tar Heels are ranked in the top 20 in the most recent AP Top 25 poll.

Blue Devils are on track to become the first Duke basketball squad since 1950 to allow fewer than 60 points per game.

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The No. 14 Duke Blue Devils women's basketball team faced the No. 18 North Carolina Tar Heels in a top-20 matchup Thursday. The game delivered on its expectations, reaching overtime after Duke overcame a late UNC lead,

No. 19 North Carolina picked up a huge 53-46 overtime win at home against No. 14 Duke on Thursday night despite a sloppy offensive performance.

It’s time to continue our Women’s College Basketball odds series with a Duke-North Carolina prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Duke-North Carolina. The Duke Blue Devils and North Carolina Tar Heels are both ranked in the top 20.