In a thrilling showdown, the No. 2 seed Duke Blue Devils (24-7, 15-5 ACC) are set to clash with the No. 10 seed NC State Wolfpack (19-14, 9-11 ACC) in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament. This highly anticipated matchup will mark the 256th meeting between the two teams, with Duke aiming for their 153rd victory in the series.

Duke holds a commanding 17-9 lead over NC State in ACC Tournament history, further solidifying their status as one of the tournament's most successful teams. Only North Carolina and Wake Forest have faced Duke more frequently than the Wolfpack.

Statistically dominant, Duke ranks among the top four ACC leaders in scoring offense, averaging an impressive 80.2 points per game. They also boast a formidable defense, allowing only 67.2 points per game. The Blue Devils lead the ACC in scoring margin (+13.0), field goal percentage (.483), 3-point field goal percentage (.381), and assists (15.4 per game).

One of Duke's standout players is a talented guard who has demonstrated exceptional court vision. In his last six games, he has recorded an impressive assist/turnover ratio of 2.70, second-best in the ACC. Notably, Duke also excels in fastbreak points, a category in which NC State sits at second in the ACC and 44th in the nation.

The Wolfpack, on the other hand, possess their own set of strengths. They hold the third-best turnover rate in the conference, committing an average of just 9.6 turnovers per game. Additionally, they rank third in the ACC with 7.5 steals per game. Guard DJ Horne, a member of the All-ACC Third Team, is their leading scorer, averaging 16.8 points per game and holding the best 3-point shooting percentage in the league at 42.8%.

The most recent encounter between Duke and NC State resulted in a 79-64 victory for the Blue Devils. An outstanding performance by DJ Horne saw him score 27 points for the Wolfpack, while Duke's standout player posted an impressive 21 points.

Duke's history in the ACC Tournament is unparalleled. They hold records for the most wins (110), highest winning percentage (.705), and most titles (22). They have also achieved remarkable feats, including five consecutive titles from 1999 to 2003 and appearances in nine consecutive championship games from 1998 to 2006.

In recent years, Duke has continued to dominate the ACC Tournament. Since 2017, they own an impressive 15-2 record, along with three championship titles. Last season, they reached the championship game for the 35th time and claimed their 22nd title. The Blue Devils have won 55 of their last 66 ACC Tournament games.

As Duke prepares for their quarterfinal clash with NC State, fans are eager to witness another display of their exceptional talent. Will the Blue Devils continue their legacy of success in the ACC Tournament? Only time will tell as they aim to secure another postseason victory.