What started as an offensive showdown in the first half turned into a defensive battle in second half, but N.C. State managed to hold on and defeat the Duke 51-45 to advance to the semifinals of the ACC Women’s Basketball tournament
Coming into the the quarterfinal matchup, the Wolfpack (23-7, 11-5 ACC) dominated the Tar Heels in the second round to advance to the quarterfinals, while the Blue Devils (22-7, 11-5 ACC) came into the game well rested on a two-round bye.
The Wolfpack came into the game with the chance to avenge a 69-56 loss to the Blue Devils in January.