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Photos: No. 1 Duke basketball defeats N.C. State

NC State's Alyn Breed pressures Duke’s Nikolas Khamenia during the first half of the Blue Devils’ game on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
NC State's Alyn Breed pressures Duke’s Nikolas Khamenia during the first half of the Blue Devils’ game on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. kmckeown@newsobserver.com

Duke defeated N.C. State 93-64 at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, March 2, 2026.

It is first year Wolfpack coach Will Wade’s first matchup with the Blue Devils and the only regular season game between the teams.

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Duke’s Cameron Boozer is fouled by NC State's Scottie Ebube during the first half of the Blue Devils’ game on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
Duke’s Cameron Boozer is fouled by NC State's Scottie Ebube during the first half of the Blue Devils’ game on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
NC State's Matt Able (3) drives by Duke’s Isaiah Evans (3) and Maliq Brown (6) during the first half of Duke’s game against N.C. State at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, March 2, 2026.
NC State's Matt Able (3) drives by Duke’s Isaiah Evans (3) and Maliq Brown (6) during the first half of Duke’s game against N.C. State at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, March 2, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
NC State's Musa Sagnia (13) fouls Duke’s Cameron Boozer (12) during the second half of Duke’s 93-64 victory over N.C. State at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, March 2, 2026. Boozer has a deep scratch gotten in the game on his right arm
NC State's Musa Sagnia (13) fouls Duke’s Cameron Boozer (12) during the second half of Duke’s 93-64 victory over N.C. State at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, March 2, 2026. Boozer has a deep scratch gotten in the game on his right arm Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Dame Sarr (7) celebrates hitting a three-pointer during the first half of Duke’s game against N.C. State at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, March 2, 2026.
Duke’s Dame Sarr (7) celebrates hitting a three-pointer during the first half of Duke’s game against N.C. State at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, March 2, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
NC State's Ven-Allen Lubin drives to the basket against Duke’s Cayden Boozer during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 93-64 loss on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
NC State's Ven-Allen Lubin drives to the basket against Duke’s Cayden Boozer during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 93-64 loss on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
NC State's Terrance Arceneaux (21) and Duke’s Patrick Ngongba II (21) go after the ball during the first half of Duke’s game against N.C. State at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, March 2, 2026.
NC State's Terrance Arceneaux (21) and Duke’s Patrick Ngongba II (21) go after the ball during the first half of Duke’s game against N.C. State at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, March 2, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
NC State head coach Will Wade watches from the sideline during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 93-64 loss to Duke on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
NC State head coach Will Wade watches from the sideline during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 93-64 loss to Duke on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Cameron Boozer (12) is defended by NC State's Quadir Copeland (11) during the first half of Duke’s game against N.C. State at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, March 2, 2026.
Duke’s Cameron Boozer (12) is defended by NC State's Quadir Copeland (11) during the first half of Duke’s game against N.C. State at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, March 2, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Patrick Ngongba II (21) laughs with Cameron Boozer (12) late in the second half of Duke’s 93-64 victory over N.C. State at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, March 2, 2026.
Duke’s Patrick Ngongba II (21) laughs with Cameron Boozer (12) late in the second half of Duke’s 93-64 victory over N.C. State at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, March 2, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
NC State's Quadir Copeland (11) is fouled by Duke’s Maliq Brown (6) during the first half of Duke’s game against N.C. State at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, March 2, 2026.
NC State's Quadir Copeland (11) is fouled by Duke’s Maliq Brown (6) during the first half of Duke’s game against N.C. State at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, March 2, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Caleb Foster drives to the basket past NC State's Ven-Allen Lubin and Paul McNeil Jr. during the first half of the Blue Devils’ game on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
Duke’s Caleb Foster drives to the basket past NC State's Ven-Allen Lubin and Paul McNeil Jr. during the first half of the Blue Devils’ game on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
NC State's Alyn Breed looks to shoot over Duke’s Nikolas Khamenia during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 93-64 loss on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
NC State's Alyn Breed looks to shoot over Duke’s Nikolas Khamenia during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 93-64 loss on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Cameron Boozer (12) celebrates after making the basket while being fouled during the first half of Duke’s game against N.C. State at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, March 2, 2026. NC State's Terrance Arceneaux (21) stands to the left and Musa Sagnia (13) is to the right.
Duke’s Cameron Boozer (12) celebrates after making the basket while being fouled during the first half of Duke’s game against N.C. State at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, March 2, 2026. NC State's Terrance Arceneaux (21) stands to the left and Musa Sagnia (13) is to the right. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer speaks with Dame Sarr during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 93-64 win over N.C. State on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer speaks with Dame Sarr during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 93-64 win over N.C. State on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
NC State's Darrion Williams (1) celebrates hitting a three-pointer during the first half of Duke’s game against N.C. State at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, March 2, 2026.
NC State's Darrion Williams (1) celebrates hitting a three-pointer during the first half of Duke’s game against N.C. State at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, March 2, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Cameron Boozer is fouled as he posts up against N.C. State’s Darrion Williams and Terrance Arceneaux during the first half of the Blue Devils’ 93-64 win on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
Duke’s Cameron Boozer is fouled as he posts up against N.C. State’s Darrion Williams and Terrance Arceneaux during the first half of the Blue Devils’ 93-64 win on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
NC State head coach Will Wade gives instructions during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game against Duke on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
NC State head coach Will Wade gives instructions during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game against Duke on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Matt Able drives between Duke’s Darren Harris and Duke’s Nikolas Khamenia during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 93-64 loss on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
N.C. State’s Matt Able drives between Duke’s Darren Harris and Duke’s Nikolas Khamenia during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 93-64 loss on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Cameron Boozer (12) defends NC State's Darrion Williams (1) during the first half of Duke’s game against N.C. State at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, March 2, 2026.
Duke’s Cameron Boozer (12) defends NC State's Darrion Williams (1) during the first half of Duke’s game against N.C. State at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, March 2, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
NC State's Ven-Allen Lubin watches from the bench during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 93-64 loss to Duke on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
NC State's Ven-Allen Lubin watches from the bench during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 93-64 loss to Duke on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published March 2, 2026 at 8:16 PM.

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