Duke Blue Devils Secure Regular Season Title

0:00On March 8th, the number one ranked Duke Blue Devils finished their regular season with a strong 76-61 win over number 17. North Carolina at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Duke improved to 29 wins and two losses overall, and 17 wins and one loss in the ACC, capping things off on an 8-game winning. Streak were they won by an average of 23.1 points. North Carolina hung tough early, but they were missing their star freshman Big Man Caleb Wilson, who had season ending surgery. Duke pulled away in the second half, outscoring the Tar Heels 37-27, while forcing 14 turnovers that led to 24 points. The Blue Devils also dominated the boards, grabbing 42 rebounds to North Carolina's 29, including 18-5 on the offensive. End. Duke has his own injury troubles, though, with sophomore center Patrick and Gangba signlined by a foot issue and Junior Caleb Foster leaving the game. Early with a right foot injury, returning in a walking boot.

1:01Both players have been key all season. Foster averaging 8.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists, while in Gangba. Has been a breakout defender inside. After the game, Coach John Shire said he doesn't expect either Foster or in Gangba back for the ACC tournament, hoping they return for the NCAA event. Duke already clinched the outright regular season title and the number one seed. The Blue Devils start their tournament run next Thursday, chasing a third ACC title in 4 years, despite the setbacks.