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No. 1 Duke edges Florida State 80-79 in ACC Tournament after Seminoles' buzzer-beater rims out

Isaiah Evans scored a career-high 32 points with seven 3-pointers as Duke won by one point after a late Florida State attempt rimmed out, marking Duke's ninth straight victory.

  • On Mar 12, 2026, Duke advanced in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament by beating Florida State 80-79 in Charlotte.
  • Playing without starters Caleb Foster and Patrick Ngongba II, Florida State led 35-34 at halftime and extended the lead to 59-51 seven minutes in behind Robert McCray V's 10 quick points.
  • Duke outrebounded Florida State 46-25, with 22 offensive boards and 24 second-chance points, while Isaiah Evans scored a career-high 32 points.
  • Despite the miss, Florida State should get an NIT bid, while Duke advances after Robert McCray V's buzzer 3 rimmed out following Chauncey Wiggins' block.
  • Coach Jon Scheyer described the win as an opportunity, while Florida State coach Luke Loucks' season turnaround since late January highlights resilience.
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No. 1 Duke survives Florida State test in ACC Tournament without Foster, Ngongba

Top-ranked Duke had to play with an injury-altered lineup to hold off Florida State in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday night.

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Tallahassee Democrat broke the news in Tallahassee, United States on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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