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Duke Blows Out NC State to Clinch ACC Regular Season Title
The Blue Devils dominated the Wolfpack in a 93-64 victory.
Mar. 2, 2026 at 9:15pm
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The No. 1 Duke Blue Devils cruised to a 93-64 victory over the NC State Wolfpack on Monday night, clinching the ACC regular season title. Duke jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, as the Blue Devils' size and shooting proved too much for the Wolfpack to handle. NC State kept the game close in the first half by hitting some early three-pointers, but once Duke adjusted to the Wolfpack's zone defense, the game quickly got out of hand.
Why it matters
This win solidifies Duke's status as the top team in the country and a favorite to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament. For NC State, the loss is a disappointing setback in what has been an up-and-down first season under new head coach Will Wade. The Wolfpack will need to regroup quickly if they want to secure an NCAA Tournament berth.
The details
Duke was led by a dominant performance from forward Cameron Boozer, who scored 26 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. The Blue Devils shot 50% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range, while holding NC State to just 28% shooting from beyond the arc. The Wolfpack's Darrion Williams did his best to keep his team in the game, scoring a team-high 17 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Duke's firepower.
- The game was played on Monday, March 2, 2026.
- Duke clinched the outright ACC regular season title with the victory.
The players
Cameron Boozer
Duke forward who scored 26 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in the win.
Darrion Williams
NC State guard who led the Wolfpack with 17 points in the loss.
Will Wade
First-year head coach of the NC State Wolfpack.
Jon Scheyer
Head coach of the Duke Blue Devils.
What they’re saying
“This Duke team is an absolute wagon right now. Unconscious from three and playing suffocating defense.”
— Chris
“NC State looking completely outclassed tonight.”
— Chris
What’s next
Duke will look to carry this momentum into the ACC Tournament and the NCAA Tournament, where they will be one of the favorites to win the national championship. NC State will need to regroup and try to secure an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament, as their resume has taken a hit with this lopsided loss.
The takeaway
This game highlighted the stark difference in talent and depth between the top-ranked Blue Devils and the struggling Wolfpack. Duke's ability to adjust and dominate the game with their size, shooting, and defense was on full display, while NC State's limitations were exposed. The loss raises questions about the Wolfpack's NCAA Tournament prospects, but also serves as a reminder of just how formidable the Blue Devils are this season.
