The #9 Blue Devils defeated one of their other in-state rivals, going on the road and defeating the Wolfpack, 79-64. Duke led by three at halftime but then shot 62.5% from the floor in the second half to pull away late. Four Blue Devils scored in double-figures with Jeremy Roach leading the way with 21 points. Jared McCain had 16 points and five rebounds. Tyrese Proctor added 11 points, four rebounds, and four assists. For NC State, DJ Burns Jr. scored a season-high 27 points, grabbed five rebounds, and dished out four assists.