NC State Downs Duke In Cameron, 77-62

Duke gave #5 NC State a tough game Sunday in Cameron, but the Pack is an elite team these days and when push came to shove, NC State pushed back better late and on 77-62.

Duke started really well, scoring 21 in the first quarter to State’s 23, then holding the Wuffies to six in the second and taking a 33-29 lead into the half.

But State finished the third quarter with 46 to Duke’s 41 and owned the 4th, 31-21 and finished with a 17-5 run.

But Duke stayed close until fairly late.

State coach Wes Moore spoke of the importance of experience. State has it; Duke is acquiring it. We’ll see where things stand in a couple of years. For now, competing with a team at State’s level is a good sign.

With the loss, Duke falls to 15-9 and 6-8 in the ACC, which puts the Blue Devils in 10th place.

Better days are ahead.

• Duke women’s basketball comes up short of pulling off upset against No. 5 N.C. State
• NC State women’s basketball relies on depth, balance to pull away from Duke, 77-62
• Jakia Brown-Turner’s career day leads Pack women’s basketball to win over Duke
• No. 5 NC State women sharp in 4th, pull away from Duke
• Duke Falls to No. 5 NC State Late, 77-62
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• LAWSON QUOTES (PDF)
• GORDON/AKINBODE-JAMES QUOTES (PDF)
• LAWSON INTERVIEW
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