North Carolina State Outmaneuvers Duke Blue Devils in Elite Eight Showdown

The North Carolina State Wolfpack emerged victorious with a 76-64 win over the Duke Blue Devils, marking a significant moment in their journey through the South Regional - Elite Eight. The Wolfpack's record now stands at an impressive 0-0, while the Blue Devils face a setback with their 13-0 record.

The Wolfpack displayed remarkable offensive prowess throughout the game, particularly in the second half where they scored an astounding 55 points. Their overall field goal percentage was solid at 47 percent, and they were especially effective from two-point range, hitting shots at a rate of 53 percent. The team also excelled at free throws, sinking them with a commendable accuracy of 74 percent.

Defensively, North Carolina State was just as formidable. They racked up six blocks and four steals over the course of play. The rebounding battle was fiercely contested; however, the Wolfpack managed to secure a total of 39 rebounds—27 defensive and eight offensive—contributing significantly to their control of the game flow.

Key players stepped up for North Carolina State when it mattered most. With an assist-to-turnover ratio of 4.0 reflecting their careful ball handling and teamwork which led to scoring opportunities that resulted in accumulating twelve fast break points and thirteen points off turnovers.

On the other side of the court, despite being ranked higher than their opponents going into this matchup, Duke struggled to find its rhythm offensively. They shot only 32 percent from field goals and had less success inside with just a 36 percent completion rate on two-point attempts. Their free throw performance stood out as they made good on an impressive 81 percent but it wasn't enough to close down on North Carolina State's lead.

The Blue Devils' defense managed five blocks but committed more personal fouls (23) than North Carolina State (16), which contributed to two players being fouled out by game's end—a factor that may have hindered them defensively late in play.

As fans look ahead after this pivotal victory for North Carolina State Wolfpack basketball team will next face Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium located in Glendale AZ on April sixth scheduled for tip-off at six past nine PM Eastern Time Zone; fans can catch all action live broadcasted by TBS network ensuring not miss moment upcoming contest between these competitive teams.