NC State Falls to Duke, Focuses on Postseason

0:00On March 3rd, NC State suffered a tough loss Monday night to number 1 ranked Duke, falling 93-64 at the Lenovo Center. The Wolfpack entered with high hopes, but got out played on both ends of the court in a game that wrapped up early. This marked NC State's third straight defeat and fifth loss in their last six outings. Their record now sits at 19 wins and 11 losses overall, with a 10-7 mark in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Duke on a roll showed why they're the top team all season. Fans and players alike felt the sting of the blowout, as a dashed and late push for a stronger conference finish. The Wolfpack had a real shot at an upset, but Duke's defense and offense proved too much from the opening tip. With this being the next-to-last game of the 2025-26 regular season, attention turns to seating for the conference, tournament. NC State will look to regroup quickly for that final match-up. Duke's dominance keeps them firmly in the title conversation, while the Wolfpack shifts focused to postseason play and building momentum from here.