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Is Duke Or NC State Going To Get Back In The Win Column Today In Raleigh?

Is Duke or NC State going to get back in the win column today in North Carolina’s state capital?

Right now I don’t know the answer to that question!

What I do know is that both teams are going to be looking to get back in the win column today!

Why?

Because they both lost their previous games!

The difference?

Duke comes into the game with a record of with a record of 7-8 while they’re 5-6 in the Atlantic Coast Conference and is tenth in the standings. “according to theacc.com/ standings.

Why?

Because they’ve lost three straight Atlantic Coast Conference games!

Why?

Because Duke’s losing streak on the hardwood began on Monday February 1, 2021!

Where?

Coral Gables Florida!

Why?

Because they were topped by Miami by a score 77-75.

Why?

Duke trimmed a five-point deficit with 41 seconds remaining to two with four seconds left, but Duke was unable to get a shot off as time expired.

Then they returned to Durham North Carolina where they lost to North Carolina on Saturday February 6, 2021 by a score of 91-87!

Why?

DJ Steward converted a layup on a fast break to cut North Carolina's lead to one with 17 seconds remaining, but three free throws from Leaky Black were enough for the Tar Heels to hold off Duke in Cameron Indoor Stadium, 91-87.

Then they lost at home again!

When?

Tuesday afternoon where they lost to Notre Dame by a score of 93-89 Jeremy Roach knotted the game at 83 with 4:49 remaining, but Notre Dame's Juwan Durham answered with points on back-to-back possessions to pull the Irish ahead. A Prentiss Hubb three-pointer increased the Irish lead to five, and a pair of free throws from Dane Goodwin secured the Notre Dame win in the closing seconds.“according to articles on goduke.com”

Meanwhile,

NC State comes into the game with a record of 8-8 while they’re 4-7 in the Atlantic Coast Conference and is twelfth in the Atlantic Coast Conference standings “according to theacc.com/ standings is looking to rebound!

Why?

Because unlike Duke they’ve only lost one game recently!

When?

Tuesday!

To who?

Syracuse!

Where?

North Carolina’s state capital!

Why?

NC State committed a season-high 20 turnovers in the defeat and Syracuse recorded 11 steals, a season-best for an NC State opponent. “according to an article on gopack.com”

Is Duke going to snap their three game losing streak today in North Carolina’s state capital?

Is NC State going to rebound today in North Carolina’s state capital?

I will find out this afternoon!

Why?

Because the game is going to be tipping off on the hardwood at PNC Arena in North Carolina’s capital at 4:00pm and the game is going to be televised on ESPN!