Tech, ranked No. 20, faced off against the No.10 ranked Duke Blue Devils in a highly anticipated ACC match-up. The game was close throughout, with neither team able to pull away from the other. After gritty performances from both teams, the Blue Devils edged out the Jackets 55-50. The score highlighted the defensive strength of two of the best programs in the ACC.
After impressive back-to-back wins over Clemson and Virginia, Tech looked forward to a highly touted Duke team. The Blue Devils are one of the top teams in the country sitting at No. 8 in NET ranking, while the Jackets are just shy coming in at No.