Duke and NC State face off in NCAA Tournament's South Region final, with winner advancing to Final Four.

Duke and N.C. State face off in a Tobacco Road showdown in Dallas' South Region final of the NCAA Tournament, with the winner securing a spot in the Final Four. N.C. State boasts an eight-game winning streak, marking the first time these in-state rivals will meet in the NCAA Tournament. Duke won their previous encounter 79-64, but N.C. State has since improved significantly and gained confidence.