Red-Hot ACC Teams Pitt and Duke to Meet Tuesday Night
Title: Red-Hot ACC Teams Pitt and Duke to Meet Tuesday Night Pitt is set to face Duke in a significant ACC matchup, aiming to make a national impact. The game will take place at Cameron Indoor Stadium, where Pitt previously defeated Duke last season. Pitt is enjoying its best start under head coach Jeff Capel, with a record of 12-2 overall and 3-0 in the ACC. Both Pitt and Duke are among the three remaining undefeated teams in conference play, alongside Clemson. Duke has an impressive eight-game winning streak, while Pitt has won five consecutive games. Duke is ranked second in the NCAA NET rankings and shares a similar record of 12-2 with Pitt. The Blue Devils boast the sixth-best scoring defense in the nation, allowing an average of just 59 points per game. Cooper Flagg, a standout freshman for Duke, is projected to be a top-3 pick in the upcoming NBA draft, averaging 17.4 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. Supporting players for Duke include freshman Kon Knueppel and junior Tyrese Proctor, both contributing to the team's scoring efforts. The highly anticipated game will be broadcast on ESPN at 7 p.m. EST.
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Original Article Author: George Michalowski
