In a shocking turn of events, the No. 11 Duke Blue Devils suffered a defeat at the hands of NC State in the ACC Tournament, marking their first loss in the tournament since 2013. The No. 10 seeded NC State team put on a strong performance, securing a 74-69 victory over Duke.
Despite being the underdog, NC State will now advance to the semifinals where they will face off against the winner of the Boston College vs. Virginia game. Duke’s mistakes and NC State’s stellar showing on the court ultimately led to the upset.
Duke struggled to find their footing, particularly in their backcourt and bench production. However, players like Filipowski and Mitchell stood out with impressive performances, even in the face of defeat.
NC State made history with their win, becoming the first team to advance to Friday after starting the tournament on Tuesday. The team dominated in second-chance points, ultimately tipping the scales in their favor and securing the win over Duke.
This unexpected upset has sent shockwaves through the ACC Tournament, leaving fans eagerly anticipating what else is in store as the games continue. Stay tuned for more updates and highlights from The News Teller.
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