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Jeremy Roach (right) dribbles the ball off the pick-and-roll with Kyle Filipowski (left).
SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

Beats' picks: Can No. 4-seed Duke men's basketball stop NC State's Cinderella run, advance to Final Four?

Fresh off a gritty upset win against No. 1-seed Houston, the fourth-seeded Blue Devils stare down No. 11-seed N.C. State for the third time this season in the Elite Eight, looking to advance to the Final Four. The Chronicle’s beat writers are here with their predictions.


Reigan Richardson drives with the ball during Duke's loss to UConn.
SPORTS  |  WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Duke women's basketball fell short against UConn. But that shouldn't detract from a promising, gritty season

Much like Saturday night against a star-studded UConn team, Duke pushed through injuries, roster construction uncertainty and a tough early season schedule. Nothing was handed to the Blue Devils all year. Truly, Lawson’s squad deserved all that came its way, including the first Sweet 16 appearance under her leadership.