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Will North Carolina State Wolfpack Overcome Duke Blue Devils at American Airlines Center?

As the North Carolina State Wolfpack prepare to face the Duke Blue Devils, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain its recent momentum. The Wolfpack have shown a strong performance in their past games, with a notable victory over the Marquette Golden Eagles where they dominated with 67 points against 58. Their offense was efficient, shooting 46 percent from the field and securing a solid 42 rebounds.


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 team's resilience was further tested in an overtime thriller against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies. The Wolfpack emerged victorious with 79 points to Oakland's 73, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure. They improved their field goal percentage slightly to 45 percent and were impressive on the boards with a total of 46 rebounds.


In another recent game against Texas Tech Red Raiders, North Carolina State continued its winning streak by scoring an impressive 80 points while holding Texas Tech to just 67. Their offensive efficiency peaked as they shot an excellent 51 percent from the field and continued their rebounding prowess with a total of 33 rebounds.


Mar 14, 2024; Washington, D.C., USA; North Carolina State guard Jayden Taylor (1) drives to the basket as Duke Blue Devils forward TJ Power (12) defends in the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming game is set at American Airlines Center in Dallas – familiar territory for the Wolfpack as it has been favorable ground during this tournament run. With consistent shooting percentages above forty-five percent and strong rebounding numbers in recent games, fans can expect North Carolina State to leverage these trends when they take on Duke.


However, it won't be easy as Duke is known for its competitive spirit and talent-rich roster. It will be crucial for North Carolina State to maintain composure and execute their game plan effectively if they wish to come out on top.


Mar 14, 2024; Washington, D.C., USA; North Carolina State guard Jayden Taylor (1) shoots the ball as Duke Blue Devils forward Mark Mitchell (25), Blue Devils center Kyle Filipowski (30), and Blue Devils forward TJ Power (12) defend in the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch all the action live on CBS at American Airlines Center this March thirty-first at five o'clock Eastern Time (ET).

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