Duke in a surprising battle on the defensive end upends number 11 ranked Clemson 66-57. Duke since going with zone defense as their primary defense has rattled off 3 straight wins. Clemson played the Blue Devils tough, even without 2 of their best players
Shelton Mitchell and Donte Grantham were missing from the Clemson lineup. Grantham lost for the year with an ACL injury and Mitchell in concussion protocol after the Florida State loss. Clemson still put forth a spirited effort and came within a possession of taking this game. Defensively both teams brought their A game, contesting and cutting off access to the 3 point line while playing physical in the paint.