The Cooper Flag and the Duke Blue Devils experienced their third loss of a season on Saturday against ACC rival Clemson.
The Blue Devils snapped a 16-game winning streak and moved 20-3, 12-1 overall in conference play this season. The team ranks second in the week when they were ranked 2nd in the USA Today Sports Coaches Poll, and will win the No. 1 ranking after being beaten by Florida on Saturday. could have done it.
The No. 1 picks expected in the 2025 NBA Draft, Flag and Duke are looking to get back on track with a home game pairing with California (Wednesday) and Stanford (Saturday).
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How did Clemson defeat Duke?
Ranked 21st in the USA Today Sports Coach poll, the Tigers used a huge second half to pass the Blue Devils. Duke led 41-35 at halftime, but ran 12-0 in just under 10 minutes, giving Clemson a 56-49 lead.
Clemson, led by senior center Victor Lakin, scored 22 points to go with four rebounds and three blocks. Three other Tigers scored in double digits, with senior forward Iansie Ferrin scoring 12 points with 10 rebounds.
How did Clemson celebrate?
Clemson fans stormed the court on Saturday after a 77-71 victory over Duke at home.
Clemson has now won three of his past seven meetings with Duke. All three victories came home. Duke won the previous meeting with Clemson 72-71 on January 27, 2024.
Flag finished with 19 points, five rebounds and assist in a loss to Clemson.
The flag had the opportunity to tie up as Clemson led the Duke 73-71 and 18.9 remained in regulation, but she slid into the court while driving towards the basket and was asked to travel.