Dennis Smith And NC State Nip Duke

NC State defeated Duke Monday by a score of 84-82 while it was the first game NC State had won at Cameron since 1995. 

NC State was down nine at 68-59 when Luke Kennard had a steal and a layup and then Ted Kapita got the comeback started and Dennis Smith took over either assisting or scoring NC State's next 16 points. "according to http://gopack.com/news/2017/1/23/mens-basketball-statement-wolfpack-wins-at-no-17-duke.aspx"

Ted Kapita had his first double-double of his career with 14 points and 14 rebounds while he was 6-7 from the floor. "according to http://gopack.com/news/2017/1/23/mens-basketball-statement-wolfpack-wins-at-no-17-duke.aspx

Abdul Malik Abu contributed 19 points to go along with nine rebounds while he was 8-12 from the field. "according to http://gopack.com/news/2017/1/23/mens-basketball-statement-wolfpack-wins-at-no-17-duke.aspx

NC State shot 55% in the second half.

NC State returns to action Sunday as they hit the road to play Louisville. Tip-off is set for 1 pm. The game will be televised on the ACC Network.  "according to http://gopack.com/news/2017/1/23/mens-basketball-statement-wolfpack-wins-at-no-17-duke.aspx

Duke falls to 15-5 and 3-4 in the ACC was lead by sophomore Luke Kennard who had 20 points while Duke shot just 38% in the second half. "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211430491

Duke returns to action Saturday as they travel to Wake Forest. Tip-off is set for 3pm. The game will be televised on the ACC Network. "according to http://www.goduke.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=4200&SPID=1845&SPSID=22726