In a back and forth affair that felt more like an Elite 8 showdown than a mid-January matchup, Duke made one more play than FSU and beat the Seminoles 80-78 on a last second three-pointer. Both teams had to overcome some adversity and both teams had players step up for career days. In the end, the raucous crowd of more than 11,500 was treated to an exceptional basketball game where neither team deserved to lose.
Above the Rim:
- The game got off to the races in a hurry, with both teams amped up for the big stage and both exhausted by the under 16 timeout.