Duke vs NC State: ACC Clash in Raleigh

0:00On March 2nd, top-ranked Duke heads to Raleigh on Monday, March 2nd, 2026, for a big ACC clash with NC State at the Sold out Lenovo. Center, the Blue Devil sit at 27 wins and two losses overall, 15 and 1 in conference, while the Wolfpack on 19 and 10, 10 and 6, in the ACC. This game serves as a key test for Duke, with March Madness looming. Duke comes in hot after a 6-game win streak, including a blowout over Virginia, and they've already locked up the top seed in the ACC tournament. A victory here, or in their final game against North Carolina, would give them the outright regular season title. Their road record stands at 9 and 1, showing they handle pressure well away from home. Fans are buzzing about the rivalry, with NC State pushing a wide-out crowd to rattle the visitors. The Wolfpack have been tough at home, with an 11-in-4 mark, leaning on strong three-point shooting and ball movement. They top the ACC in, assist to turnover ratio, but they're coming off two straight losses, including a close overtime defeat.

1:06Duke's Stingy defense, one of the best in the country, should handle NC State's perimeter game, while they're balanced scoring around 83. Points per game test, the Wolfpack inside, standouts like Cameron Boosa for Duke, and shooters for NC State could spark early fireworks, but talent gaps favor the blue devils. Expect Duke to pull away late and stay on track for a strong tournament run, setting up an exciting finish to their regular season.