The Duke Blue Devils and the NC State Wolfpack women’s basketball teams faced each other on February 3, 2025, in a thrilling ACC matchup at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, North Carolina. The game concluded with NC State securing a victory over Duke with a final score of 89-83.
Key Highlights:
- Aziaha James (NC State): Delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 36 points on 15-of-19 shooting, along with six rebounds.
- Ashlon Jackson (Duke): Led the Blue Devils with 23 points, including six three-pointers.
- Taina Mair (Duke): Contributed 21 points and five assists.
The game was marked by significant momentum shifts. NC State started strong, leading 24-17 after the first quarter. However, Duke responded with a dominant second quarter, outscoring NC State 26-8 to take a 43-32 halftime lead. The Wolfpack regained control in the second half, particularly in the fourth quarter, where they outscored Duke 31-21 to seal the victory.
This win improved NC State’s record to 18-4 overall and 10-1 in the ACC, marking their seventh consecutive victory at that time. Duke’s record moved to 17-5 overall and 8-2 in conference play following this game.
For a visual recap of the game’s highlights, you can watch the following video: