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See photos from Duke’s NCAA Tournament win over Texas Tech in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 action

By Ethan Hyman
San Francisco, CA

See photos from Duke’s dramatic win over Texas Tech in NCAA Tournament basketball Sweet Sixteen action by News & Observer photojournalist Ethan Hyman.

The Blue Devils defeated the Red Raiders 78-73 in back-and-forth action in Coach Mike Krzyzewski’s final season.

The win sends Coach K and Duke (31-6) into the West Regional final where the Blue Devils face Arkansas in the West Regional final Saturday night at approximately 8:45 p.m., with TBS televising. The Razorbacks (28-8) upset the tournament’s top seed Gonzaga, 74-68, earlier Thursday night.

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski gets a kiss from his wife, Mickie, after Dukes 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski gets a kiss from his wife, Mickie, after Dukes 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) shoots as Texas Tech’s Adonis Arms (25) defends during the second half of Duke’s 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) shoots as Texas Tech’s Adonis Arms (25) defends during the second half of Duke’s 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Paolo Banchero (5) celebrates with Jeremy Roach (3) after Roach made a shot late in the second half of Duke’s 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Duke’s Paolo Banchero (5) celebrates with Jeremy Roach (3) after Roach made a shot late in the second half of Duke’s 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski talks with Wendell Moore Jr. before the start of the second half of Duke’s 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski talks with Wendell Moore Jr. before the start of the second half of Duke’s 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Dukes Jeremy Roach (3) shoots as Texas Tech’s Kevin Obanor (0) defends during the second half of Dukes 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Dukes Jeremy Roach (3) shoots as Texas Tech’s Kevin Obanor (0) defends during the second half of Dukes 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Dukes Mark Williams (15) slams in two over Texas Tech’s Marcus Santos-Silva (14) during Dukes 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Dukes Mark Williams (15) slams in two over Texas Tech’s Marcus Santos-Silva (14) during Dukes 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Mark Williams (15) slams in two over Texas Tech’s Marcus Santos-Silva (14) during Duke’s 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Duke’s Mark Williams (15) slams in two over Texas Tech’s Marcus Santos-Silva (14) during Duke’s 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski and his wife, Mickie, embrace after Duke’s 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski and his wife, Mickie, embrace after Duke’s 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski and the team celebrates as time runs out in Dukes 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski and the team celebrates as time runs out in Dukes 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Paolo Banchero (5) celebrates after Mark Williams slammed in two during the second half of Duke’s 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Duke’s Paolo Banchero (5) celebrates after Mark Williams slammed in two during the second half of Duke’s 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s AJ Griffin (21) pulls in the rebound from Texas Tech’s Adonis Arms (25) during the second half of Duke’s 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Duke’s AJ Griffin (21) pulls in the rebound from Texas Tech’s Adonis Arms (25) during the second half of Duke’s 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Blue Devils fans cheer on the team during the second half of Duke’s 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Blue Devils fans cheer on the team during the second half of Duke’s 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Mark Williams (15) blocks the shot by Texas Tech’s Bryson Williams (11) late in the second half of Duke’s 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Duke’s Mark Williams (15) blocks the shot by Texas Tech’s Bryson Williams (11) late in the second half of Duke’s 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski walks onto the court before Dukes game against Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski walks onto the court before Dukes game against Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Paolo Banchero (5) drives as Texas Tech’s Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) defends during the second half of Duke’s 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Duke’s Paolo Banchero (5) drives as Texas Tech’s Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) defends during the second half of Duke’s 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) passes out of the pressure by Texas Tech’s Kevin McCullar (15) and Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) during Duke’s 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) passes out of the pressure by Texas Tech’s Kevin McCullar (15) and Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) during Duke’s 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Dukes AJ Griffin (21) heads to the basket as Texas Tech’s Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) defends during the first half of Dukes game against Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Dukes AJ Griffin (21) heads to the basket as Texas Tech’s Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) defends during the first half of Dukes game against Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) drives by Texas Tech’s Clarence Nadolny (3) during the second half of Duke’s 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) drives by Texas Tech’s Clarence Nadolny (3) during the second half of Duke’s 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski talks with AJ Griffin (21) and the team after a timeout in the second half of Duke’s 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski talks with AJ Griffin (21) and the team after a timeout in the second half of Duke’s 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Dukes Jeremy Roach (3) drives to the basket as Texas Tech’s Kevin McCullar (15) defends during Dukes 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Dukes Jeremy Roach (3) drives to the basket as Texas Tech’s Kevin McCullar (15) defends during Dukes 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Mark Williams (15), Paolo Banchero (5), Wendell Moore Jr. (0) and AJ Griffin (21) head back towards their basket during the second half of Duke’s 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Duke’s Mark Williams (15), Paolo Banchero (5), Wendell Moore Jr. (0) and AJ Griffin (21) head back towards their basket during the second half of Duke’s 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Dukes Wendell Moore Jr. (0) goes for the ball with Texas Tech’s Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) during the first half of Dukes game against Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Dukes Wendell Moore Jr. (0) goes for the ball with Texas Tech’s Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) during the first half of Dukes game against Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) and Paolo Banchero (5) celebrate during the second half of Duke’s 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) and Paolo Banchero (5) celebrate during the second half of Duke’s 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski argues a call during the first half of Dukes game against Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski argues a call during the first half of Dukes game against Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Paolo Banchero (5) heads to slam in two during Duke’s 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Duke’s Paolo Banchero (5) heads to slam in two during Duke’s 78-73 victory over Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Dukes Wendell Moore Jr. (0) escapes the pressure of Texas Tech’s Bryson Williams (11) and Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) during the first half of Dukes game against Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Dukes Wendell Moore Jr. (0) escapes the pressure of Texas Tech’s Bryson Williams (11) and Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) during the first half of Dukes game against Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski talks with AJ Griffin (21) during the first half of Dukes game against Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski talks with AJ Griffin (21) during the first half of Dukes game against Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Thursday, March 24, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski and his wife Mickie walk into the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., before Dukes game against Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski and his wife Mickie walk into the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., before Dukes game against Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 24, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski and his wife Mickie walk into the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., before Dukes game against Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski and his wife Mickie walk into the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., before Dukes game against Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 24, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski and his wife Mickie hug before Krzyzewski heads to the locker room at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., before Dukes game against Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski and his wife Mickie hug before Krzyzewski heads to the locker room at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., before Dukes game against Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 24, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski and his wife Mickie hug before Krzyzewski heads to the locker room at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., before Dukes game against Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski and his wife Mickie hug before Krzyzewski heads to the locker room at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., before Dukes game against Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 24, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Dukes Theo John left, and Paolo Banchero walk into the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., before Dukes game against Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Dukes Theo John left, and Paolo Banchero walk into the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., before Dukes game against Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 24, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Dukes AJ Griffin (21) walks into the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., before Dukes game against Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Dukes AJ Griffin (21) walks into the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., before Dukes game against Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 24, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published March 24, 2022 at 5:03 PM with the headline "See photos from Duke’s NCAA Tournament win over Texas Tech in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 action."

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