Duke Knocks Off FSU, Claims Share Of ACC Regular Season Championship

dUke bounced again from a last-second defeat at Clemson with a strong 80-52 win that clinched a minimum of a share of the regular-season ACC championship.

The Seminoles stored it shut for the primary half, down simply 33-29 on the break. Duke dominated the third quarter, 22-11, and the fourth quarter as nicely, 25-12.

Toby Fournier continues his glorious play. She had 22 right here, together with 13 rebounds, 5 blocks and three assists. She has hit a outstanding 17-19 from the road in her final three video games.

Ashlon Jackson added 15 whereas Delaney Thomas and Riley Nelson had 13 every. Thomas additionally corralled 20 rebounds (third most in Duke historical past). Taina Mair was a pair assists away from a triple double, with 11 factors and 10 boards.

With the win, Duke strikes to 21-7 and 16-1 within the ACC. The Blue Devils can declare sole and everlasting possession of first place on Sunday with a win over the visiting Tar Heels.

Louisville is simply behind Duke at 15-2, and the Cardinals shut out with Notre Dame at residence on Sunday.

However, since Duke beat Louisville, the Blue Devils will get the #1 seed for the ACC Tournament no matter what occurs in Sunday’s video games.