The Duke Blue Devils are riding high after their impressive performance in the ACC Tournament, where they secured a championship title despite losing star freshman Cooper Flagg in the quarterfinals. Their dominance on the court has been matched by impressive viewership numbers, with their ACC title game against Louisville drawing 3.1 million viewers.
The game, which saw the Blue Devils come from behind to secure a 73-62 victory, was a thrilling conclusion to the ACC Tournament. Duke’s second-half surge, where they outscored the Cardinals 40-24, was a testament to the team’s resilience and determination. The victory marked the Blue Devils’ first ACC Tournament title since 2019.
The impressive viewership numbers for the ACC title game were not an isolated incident. The Big 12 Championship between Arizona and Houston pulled in 2.2 million viewers, a 6% increase from last year. Meanwhile, the SEC Championship between Tennessee and Florida attracted 3.1 million viewers, a staggering 74% increase from last year and the most-watched SEC title game in nine years.
On Tuesday night, ESPN announced that these Champ Week ratings “finished as the most-watched in 6 years.” The news was met with excitement from college basketball fans, who have been eagerly following the action-packed conference tournaments.
Following the announcement, the Duke Blue Devils reacted with a simple yet effective response. “🔥🔥🔥🔥” they wrote, with four fire emojis that spoke volumes about their excitement and confidence.
The Blue Devils are now turning their attention to the NCAA Tournament, where they enter as a No. 1 seed in the East Region. They will face either the No. 16 seed American or the No. 16 seed Mount St. Mary’s on Friday in Raleigh. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:50 p.m. ET on CBS.
As the Blue Devils prepare for their tournament opener, they will be looking to build on their impressive momentum from the ACC Tournament. With their dominant performance and impressive viewership numbers, Duke is undoubtedly one of the teams to watch in the NCAA Tournament.
The NCAA Tournament is always a thrilling and unpredictable event, with upsets and surprises lurking around every corner. However, with their talent, experience, and momentum, the Duke Blue Devils are well-positioned to make a deep run in the tournament.
As the Blue Devils take to the court on Friday, they will be looking to prove themselves as one of the top teams in the country. With their impressive performance in the ACC Tournament and their confident reaction to ESPN’s announcement, Duke is undoubtedly a team to watch in the NCAA Tournament.
The stage is set for an exciting and action-packed NCAA Tournament, with the Duke Blue Devils ready to take center stage. Will they be able to continue their dominant form and make a deep run in the tournament? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – the Blue Devils are ready to put on a show.
