DUKE’S DYNASTY DELAYED! Blue Devils’ ACC Tournament Title Hopes Put on Hold as Surprising Team Emerges Victorious
Charlotte, NC – In a stunning turn of events, the Duke Blue Devils’ quest for their 22nd ACC Tournament title has been put on hold, courtesy of a thrilling upset at the hands of a surprising opponent.
THE UNDERDOG RISES
The Virginia Tech Hokies, led by a career-high 32 points from guard Hunter Cattoor, pulled off the monumental upset, taking down the top-seeded Blue Devils 75-68 in the ACC Tournament semifinals.
*DUKE’S DOMINANCE ENDS*
The loss marks the first time since 2018 that Duke has failed to advance to the ACC Tournament championship game. The Blue Devils’ 10-game winning streak, which dated back to February 11, also came to an end.
*BLUE DEVILS’ REACTION*
“We didn’t play our best basketball tonight, and Virginia Tech took advantage of it,” said Duke head coach Jon Scheyer. “We have to give them credit for playing a great game. We’ll learn from this and move forward.”
VIRGINIA TECH’S CELEBRATION
The Hokies, meanwhile, are basking in the glory of their monumental upset. “This is an incredible feeling,” said Cattoor. “We’ve worked so hard all season, and to have it pay off like this is amazing.”
*WHAT’S NEXT FOR DUKE?*
The Blue Devils will now await their NCAA Tournament fate, which will be revealed on Selection Sunday. Despite the setback, Duke remains a strong contender for a deep tournament run.
*VIRGINIA TECH’S TITLE HOPES*
The Hokies, meanwhile, will face off against the winner of the North Carolina-NC State game in the ACC Tournament championship game. With their confidence at an all-time high, Virginia Tech is poised to make a serious push for its first ACC Tournament title since 1973.
*STAY TUNED FOR MORE*
As the ACC Tournament continues to unfold, be sure to stay tuned for more updates on Duke, Virginia Tech, and the rest of the conference. Will the Blue Devils bounce back from this setback and make a deep NCAA Tournament run? Only time will tell.
