Before the game, the Miami camp said it was excited to get another shot at Duke and they were ready. Duke was just a little bit better. Miami, however, is also a very, very good team.
The ‘Canes jumped out to an early lead in the first game of the ACC semis and it took the Blue Devils a bit to settle down and adjust. Miami went up by as much as eight on a couple of occasions.
Duke battled back and when Jeremy Roach hit one of the most unlikely shots you’ll ever see roll in at the half, the Devils went to the locker room with the game tied 36-36.