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Can Duke Blue Devils Tame the North Carolina State Wolfpack at American Airlines Center?

As the Duke Blue Devils prepare to face off against the North Carolina State Wolfpack, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their impressive performance. The upcoming game, scheduled at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, promises to be a thrilling encounter.


Mar 14, 2024; Washington, D.C., USA; North Carolina State guard Jayden Taylor (1) shoots th ball as Duke Blue Devils center Ryan Young (15) defends in the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

The Blue Devils have been on a commendable run lately. In their last three games, they've shown remarkable resilience and skill. Their most recent victory against the Cougars by a narrow margin of 54-51 highlighted their defensive prowess with 34 total rebounds and an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.17. Despite not blocking any shots in that game, they managed to keep turnovers low and capitalized on second-chance points with 11.


In an earlier matchup against James Madison Dukes, Duke's offense was nothing short of spectacular, racking up 93 points with a field goal percentage of 52 and an outstanding three-point percentage of 50. Their defense complemented this offensive outburst by securing twelve steals and maintaining a high assists turnover ratio of 3.67.


Mar 14, 2024; Washington, D.C., USA; North Carolina State guard Jayden Taylor (1) blocks the shot of Duke Blue Devils forward Sean Stewart (13) in the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Against Vermont Catamounts as well, Duke maintained consistency in both offense and defense with a win scoring 64 points while holding Vermont to just 47 points. They showed balanced scoring inside and outside the paint while also hitting free throws at a rate of sixty-nine percent.


The venue could play into Duke's hands as they have shown comfort playing at neutral sites like Barclays Center where they won two crucial games recently; however, it remains essential for them to adapt quickly to the atmosphere at American Airlines Center.


Mar 14, 2024; Washington, D.C., USA; North Carolina State forward Mohamed Diarra (23) dunks the ball as Duke Blue Devils forward Sean Stewart (13) defends in the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch this exciting matchup live on CBS on March 31st at 5:05 PM EDT from Dallas' renowned venue – home court advantage or not; it’s all about execution for these collegiate athletes striving for victory.

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