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Matchup: NC State Wolfpack (20-12) vs. Duke Blue Devils (28-3)
Believe it or not, the Wolfpack beat the Blue Devils in their only meeting this season. Going a step further, NC State not only knocked off Duke on the year, but it also took out the North Carolina Tar Heels and Louisville Cardinals. Needless to say, if you are looking for a big-time dark horse to win the ACC tournament, you better have both eyes on the Wolfpack.
With that said, the Blue Devils have won 11 games in a row. They also have a great shot at earning a No. 1 seed in the 2015 NCAA tournament.
What to Watch For
Anthony Barber scored a whopping 34 points against the Pittsburgh Panthers last game. Usually, it is Trevor Lacey who leads the team in scoring, but he could only manage 21 points against the Panthers. Okay, he still had a solid game, Barber just put on a clinic.
Duke has just as much talent as anyone. In fact, this is arguably the most talented team in the country — well, behind the Kentucky Wildcats. As usual, look for Jahlil Okafor to do his thing. Still, there are a number of different players on Duke who can go off.
Prediction
It’s hard not to go with the Blue Devils given the fact that they have not lost a game since Jan. 28. They also have arguably the best player in college basketball.
If Barber steps up once again, and if Lacey scores the ball like we all know he can, this is going to be one of those games. And by one of those games, I mean NC State is going to go with the March Madness theme and upset Duke.
Although this one should be close, I still have to go with the Blue Devils. Sorry to those people who wanted the upset, but Duke is playing on a different level right now.
NC State 75, Duke 81
Trevor Lowry is a Content Associate at www.RantSports.com. If you’re a tweeter feel free to follow him @TheTrevorLowry, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google.
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