The Opening Hit
- Duke takes on Syracuse in search of its seventh NCAA semifinal appearance. The Blue Devils are 6-8 in quarterfinal games and last advanced to the final weekend in 2015. First hit is set for 1 p.m., on ESPN+.
- The Blue Devils are 17-4 overall, which includes eight top-15 wins and five ACC victories. Duke garnered at least a share of the ACC regular season title for the second time in program history.
- The Orange are 11-7 overall and defeated Liberty 2-1 in overtime in the opening round.