Thousands of UNC fans rushed Franklin Street on Saturday night after the Tar Heels' 71-68 comeback win against Duke.
UNC guard Seth Trimble hit a 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left to give the Tar Heels the lead for the first time in the game.
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Tar Heels fans rushed the floor at the Dean Smith Center and had to exit the floor to allow for the game to finish.
Duke tried to throw the ball the length of the floor, but the Blue Devils were unable to get a shot attempt up as time expired.
It marks UNC's first win against Duke since March 9, 2024.
One couple celebrating their wedding anniversary told WRAL News they traveled from Brisbane, Australia, to Chapel Hill to see Saturday night's game.
"It was amazing," Naomi Luk said. "Oh, my gosh, they way that it ended."