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North Carolina State picked up a massive bubble victory Wednesday.
The Wolfpack defeated the No. 6 Duke Blue Devils 88-66 in an ACC showdown at PNC Arena. They improved to 17-9 overall and 8-7 in conference play, bouncing back from a lackluster stretch during which they went 2-4 in their last six games.
The Blue Devils fell to 22-4 overall and 12-3 in the ACC after their seven-game winning streak came to an end, hurting their chances at a No. 1 seed in the NCAA men's tournament. They are battling with the likes of Baylor, Kansas, Gonzaga, San Diego State and more for those coveted top spots in the bracket.