North Carolina @ Duke

North Carolina beat Duke 40-3 in Durham on January 17, 2025, cruising to a convincing dual at Duke University. The Tar Heels piled up bonus points throughout the night, turning a competitive line score into a lopsided result by the final whistle.

The margin was built on multiple bonus-point wins. Lachlan McNeil’s pin at 149 provided a big swing, and Sonny Santiago followed with a 20-3 technical fall at 157. Omaury Alvarez added a 17-4 major decision at 165, and Joshua Ogunsanya put another dent in the scoreboard with a fall at 174. North Carolina also collected technical falls at 184 and 197, which kept the pressure on Duke and protected the lead.

That stretch of bonus victories through the middle weights was the decisive run. Rather than a single upset, it was a cluster of bonus finishes that created separation and made a comeback unlikely for Duke. The Tar Heels’ ability to turn tight matches into high-scoring, bonus-point results effectively settled the dual well before the last whistle.

Duke managed just three team points on the evening as North Carolina’s offense and finishing ability dominated the key bouts. The result leaves North Carolina with a clear road win in the ACC, while Duke will need to find answers to stop the bleeding in bonus situations.