In a recent rivalry game between Duke and North Carolina, a controversial incident occurred involving Duke star Kyle Filipowski and North Carolina forward Harrison Ingram. During the first half of the game, Filipowski and Ingram got tangled up as Filipowski defended a shot by Ingram. Filipowski later stated that he did not intend to trip Ingram, attributing the incident to his foot slipping as he was getting up from the floor.
Replays of the incident showed Filipowski kicking up his right leg and tripping Ingram as he tried to get back up after missing a shot. Despite UNC coach Hubert Davis signaling for officials to review the play, there was no stoppage or review during the game.
Given the history of tripping incidents involving former Duke player Grayson Allen, including a suspension and a reprimand from the ACC, this incident garnered extra attention. Ingram expressed his belief that Filipowski had tripped him but admitted he had not seen a replay to confirm.
During post-game interviews, Filipowski mentioned that he did not see Ingram behind him as he got up to run back on defense. Ingram, on the other hand, stated that he felt tripped but was unsure if it was a deliberate act or part of a basketball play.
North Carolina's victory in the game secured the Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season championship, marking the program's first outright title since 2017. The game added another chapter to the intense rivalry between Duke and North Carolina, with the controversial incident sparking discussions among fans and analysts.
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