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Today’s edition · Sat., Nov. 7

Duke routs Coastal Carolina 113-52 behind Ngongba's career-high 28

Plus, UNC routs Wofford and CenterFest takes a pause in 2027.

The 5AM Durham team2 stories21 sources5 min read

Blue DevilsTop story

Patrick Ngongba II scores a career-high 28 as No. 2 Duke routs Coastal Carolina

Duke outshot Coastal Carolina from the field and from deep

113Points52
61.3%Field goal %30.2%
113-pointers made4

Source: CBS Sports

Patrick Ngongba II set a career high with 28 points and nine rebounds Thursday night as No. 2 Duke beat Coastal Carolina 113-52 at . The Blue Devils scored the game's first 16 points and led 54-18 at halftime. His old high was 17.

His back-to-back 3-pointers early in the second half pushed the lead to 66-20 and nearly blew the roof off Cameron. Cayden Boozer had 12 assists and 11 points with one turnover.

  • Record: 2-0, after an 84-50 win over Army
  • Margin: Duke's biggest win under Jon Scheyer
  • Next: No. 6 Michigan State, Tue., Nov. 10, 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: United Center in Chicago, on ESPN

Ngongba's night by the numbers

28
points, a career high
+53
plus-minus, best for a Duke player since 2014
36
points ahead at halftime

Sources: Ball Durham, CBS Sports

Coach Jon Scheyer said after the game, "An aggressive Pat is the best version of Duke." Tuesday brings a bigger test: Michigan State has 7-foot-2 center Anton Bonke.

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Tar Heels

UNC beats Wofford 109-⁠70 a week after nearly toppling No. 1 Miami

North Carolina beat Wofford 109-70 Friday night at the Smith Center, putting Michael Malone's Tar Heels at 2-0. UNC scored 100 points for the first time since the 2024-25 season. Malone said he kept telling players "we're building habits."

Five Tar Heels scored at least 10 against Wofford

Source: CBS 17

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Value
Terrence Brown21
Jaydon Young15
Alex Samodurov13
Maximo Adams11
Jarin Stevenson10

The football team lost 38-35 to No. 1 Miami on Oct. 31 at Kenan Stadium. Billy Edwards Jr. threw for 341 yards and a career-high four touchdowns, but a late strip-sack gave Miami the ball at UNC's 37-yard line. The basketball team also hosts Wyoming Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m..

Three UNC games were played at Kenan Stadium and the Smith Center

  • Miami38
    North Carolina35
    FinalOct. 31 at Kenan Stadium
  • Western Carolina72
    North Carolina80
    FinalMon., Nov. 2, Malone's debut
  • Wofford70
    North Carolina109
    FinalFri., Nov. 6 at the Smith Center

Sources: The News & Observer, CBS 17, The Wilson Times

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News Notes

CenterFest

The Durham Arts Council says CenterFest will pause in 2027 as it considers the event's future. September's festival was the 51st for the state's oldest outdoor fine arts festival. Durham Herald Sun

Google

Triangle school districts are seeking more details on Google's plan to turn off Search, Gemini and Gemini Notebook in schools by default, with schools deciding which to turn back on. Google first said it would cut Search for schools that reject AI, then said it wanted to "clarify" the plan. Durham Herald Sun

Animal shelter

A former Durham County animal shelter employee posted graphic photos to Facebook Wednesday, alleging poor conditions. The , the nonprofit that runs the shelter, says the alleged conditions don't reflect the shelter today. Durham Herald Sun

Serval

Serval, an AI software company led by Duke alumni, is considering the Triangle for a future office as it prepares to expand its workforce after a $150 million round led by Sequoia Capital. The North State Journal

$3 billionServal's valuation after its $150 million round

That's triple the company's valuation in December. The round brings Serval's total funding to $277 million.

Source: The North State Journal

Duke women

No. 4 Duke women's basketball's Sunday game against North Texas in San Antonio was canceled, so the Blue Devils will play Florida Atlantic at Baldwin Arena in Boca Raton at 1 p.m. The News & Observer

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Around North Carolina

Cary chief

Cary Police Chief Terry Sult will retire Jan. 15, 2027, after more than 50 years in law enforcement. Sult, 69, was named interim chief in 2021 and officially became chief the following year. Town Manager Russ Overton said in a statement, "We wish him well in his retirement." WRALCBS 17WPTF

E-bikes

Apex's Public Safety Committee backed limited e-bike amendments Thursday, Nov. 5 that could expand helmet requirements for younger riders, and the Town Council must approve them. North Carolina's new e-bike law takes effect Dec. 1. Durham Herald Sun

The new law sorts e-bikes into three classes

ClassMotor helpUp to
Class 1Only while pedaling20 mph
Class 2Can propel without pedaling20 mph
Class 3Pedal assistance28 mph

Source: Durham Herald Sun

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Today’s puzzles

A new puzzle in each one every morning, played right here.

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Quoted

Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.

— Cesar A. Cruz

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The Wrap

Chef Michael Lee first dreamed up a Japanese-Peruvian restaurant more than a decade ago, but that idea turned into M Sushi instead. Now, after 10 years, he has finally opened M Nikkei in Durham, blending Japanese techniques with the spice and citrus of Peruvian cooking. Good things come to those who wait.

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  1. Fri., Nov. 6Durham shelter answers photo claims, and NC schools report $18B in needs
  2. Thurs., Nov. 5M&F Bank shareholders approve $105 million sale to Optus
  3. Wed., Nov. 4Durham's reservoirs are 33% full as the drought deepens
  4. Tues., Nov. 3M&F Bank shareholders are set to vote Wednesday on Optus merger
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Duke routs Coastal Carolina 113-52 behind Ngongba's career-high 28

Plus, UNC routs Wofford and CenterFest takes a pause in 2027.

The TLDR

  1. No. 2 Duke beats Coastal Carolina 113-52 behind Ngongba's 28
  2. UNC beats Wofford 109-70 after nearly upsetting No. 1 Miami
  3. CenterFest will pause in 2027 after 51 years
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