With the stakes as high as they’ve been all season, Duke found a way to grind out a 78-73 win over Texas Tech in the Sweet Sixteen on Thursday night.
The closing minute of the contest saw the Blue Devils come up with a number of pivotal defensive stops on their way to victory, an effort sparked by a tradition as fabled as Mike Krzyzewski himself.
With his team up 73-68, the 75-year-old coach got down on one knee and slapped the floor which expectedly prompted a synchronized response from his players. Moments later, Coach K walked away with a milestone 100th NCAA tournament win.