Duke gave #5 NC State a tough game Sunday in Cameron, but the Pack is an elite team these days and when push came to shove, NC State pushed back better late and on 77-62.
Duke started really well, scoring 21 in the first quarter to State’s 23, then holding the Wuffies to six in the second and taking a 33-29 lead into the half.
But State finished the third quarter with 46 to Duke’s 41 and owned the 4th, 31-21 and finished with a 17-5 run.
But Duke stayed close until fairly late.
State coach Wes Moore spoke of the importance of experience.