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Shocking Upsets and Unconventional Moves: The Duke vs. NC State Showdown

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Find out how Duke fell to NC State in a nail-biting Elite Eight match and the unexpected changes happening at Duke University!

In a stunning turn of events, Duke faced a tough defeat against NC State, with Jared McCain leading the charge scoring 32 points, matching Zion Williamson's freshman scoring record. The game ended 76-64, marking NC State's historic advancement to the Final Four for the first time since 1983. DJ Burns Jr. showcased his skills with a season-high 29 points, contributing to NC State's well-deserved victory. In another surprising twist, Duke University made headlines for closing its herbarium and replacing it with a dispensary, a move led by Duke Student Affairs to boost morale on campus. Additionally, President Fincent Spice announced the installation of landmines on Abele Quad, a controversial decision that raised eyebrows and sparked discussions among students and faculty. NC State's triumph over Duke marks a significant milestone, as the Wolfpack's Cinderella story continues with their first Final Four appearance in decades. On the other hand, Duke's unexpected pivot towards unconventional changes hints at a new direction for the prestigious university. As NC State celebrates its remarkable journey to the Final Four, the resilient Wolfpack's win streak and underdog spirit have captured the hearts of basketball fans worldwide. Meanwhile, Duke's surprising decisions reflect a bold approach to campus culture and management, setting the stage for potential shifts in the university's traditional landscape.

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Duke Falls to NC State, 76-64, in Elite Eight (GoDuke.com)

Jared McCain led all scorers with 32 points - matching Zion Williamson's Duke NCAA Tournament freshman scoring record - and Kyle Filipowski paced the team with ...

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Burns helps NC State advance to first Final Four since 1983 with win ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Bruising big man DJ Burns Jr. scored a season-high 29 points, DJ Horne scored 20 and 11th-seeded North Carolina State reached its first Final Four in four ...

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NC State vs. Duke score and live updates: Wolfpack beat Blue ... (The Athletic)

NC State, which had to win five games in five days in early March to merely qualify for the NCAA Tournament, tied a record as the lowest seed to reach the ...

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TEXIT: No. 4-seed Duke men's basketball collapses in second half ... (Duke Chronicle)

In the South Regional Final, No. 4-seed Duke came up short against No. 11-seed N.C. State 76-64. The Blue Devils shined again defensively, but were unable ...

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Duke closes herbarium, replaces with dispensary (Duke Chronicle)

The project will be spearheaded by Duke Student Affairs in an effort to boost morale amid reports of low attendance at QuadEx events, which are described by ...

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NC State basketball punches Final Four ticket, ends Duke's March ... (The Fayetteville Observer)

The NC State basketball team surged to a victory over Duke to punch its ticket to the Final Four for the first time since 1983.

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March Madness: No. 11 NC State knocks off No. 4 Duke to continue ... (Yahoo Sports)

NC State's improbable win streak has gone all the way to the Final Four. The No. 11 Wolfpack won their ninth consecutive elimination game to beat No.

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March Madness Elite Eight: Listen to the NC State vs. Duke Game ... (SiriusXM Blog)

Sunday, March 31 at 5:05pm ET, the NC State Wolfpack faces off against the Duke Blue Devils in the final Elite Eight game of March Madness.

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Duke decommits from climate (Duke Chronicle)

The announcement came in a Saturday Fizz post made by โ€œAnonymous,โ€ who was revealed to be President Fincent Spice.

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Duke administration installs landmines on Abele Quad to deter ... (Duke Chronicle)

President Fincent Spice held a press conference Monday to announce the University's purchase of several truckloads of Vietnam-era M4 anti-personnel mines to ...

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