Devils survive Hurricane attack with strong second-half effort, advance to ACC Final
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Turning Point
Trailing by three at the break, Duke surged ahead with a 15-0 run early in the second half and led the rest of the way.
Blue Devil Ballers
Kyle had another outstanding performance, scoring 27 points, grabbing eight boards and dishing out six dimes. Jon added 16 and Nolan chipped in 12 in the victory.
Duke Data
11 — ACC Tournament finals appearances by Duke in the past 13 years (more than double any other program)
38 — Rebounds by Duke in the game, compared to 24 by Miami
48-17 — Coach K’s all-time record in the ACC Tournament
Coach K’s Comments
“Kyle was magnificent in the second half. We started driving the zone in the second half. Kyle really did that. I know he got some 3s. But there was that sense of purpose, like attacking the zone. We were playing against the zone in the first half. In the second half, I thought we attacked it, and it was personified by Kyle.”
Locker Room Reaction
The Blue Devils will compete with a championship on the line for the third time this year. Said Jon after the game, “We have been there, but if anything that just helps us knowing how tough it is. We’re fortunate to get through these tough games and we know whoever we play, it’s going to be a battle and we need to be ready.”
Around the Web
Box score — Stat recap
AP recap — Singler scores 27 as Duke edges Hurricanes
Duke looks to repeat — Devils ready for another shot at ACC Tourney title
Duke in Greensboro — Home away from home
Notes
*Next up: Duke and Georgia Tech meet in the ACC Championship Sunday at 1:00 PM (ESPN).
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