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Despite struggles offensively, Duke’s defense sparked the team to 58-26 victory over Virginia Tech to retain its spotless record.
For Duke, there are games where the team lives or dies by the 3-point shot.
Although a rocky start nearly derailed their 90-game nonconference home win streak, the No. 7 Blue Devils (10-1) ultimately bested UNC-Greensboro 90-63.
Entering this season, Duke had appeared in the ACC championship game just twice in its history and had never won a conference tournament title.
Retribution was in the air Thursday for Duke in the ACC tournament quarterfinal against Virginia.
There are few athletes that possess the potential to play their sport professionally, and not many of them turn down the big leagues to come to college.
The Blue Devils picked up two much-needed wins this weekend against top-20 teams.
The victory over Wake Forest Saturday was more than just the Blue Devils’ first win at home this season.