Duke gears up for its ACC Tournament opener against NC State
Posted March 13, 2024 4:17 p.m. EDT
Updated March 14, 2024 1:58 p.m. EDT
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The Duke Blue Devils are set to begin play in the ACC Tournament on Thursday against NC State.
Tipoff between the Blue Devils and N.C. State is set for 7 p.m. ET Thursday. The game airs on ESPN.
The Wolfpack used a big second half to oust Syracuse Wednesday night, 83-65.
No. 2 seeded Duke (24-7, 15-5 ACC) enters the ACC Tournament coming off an 84-79 home loss against rival North Carolina.
Duke is led by big man Kyle Filipowski, who was a first team All-ACC selection. Guard Jeremy Roach made the All-ACC second team.
The Blue Devils are vying to repeat as ACC Tournament champions. Last year, Duke beat Virginia 59-49 in the conference championship game.