Blue Devils outlast Wolfpack
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Durham, NC (SportsNetwork.com) - Tricia Liston poured in 24 points and grabbed seven rebounds to lead No. 7 Duke to an 83-70 win over No. 14 NC State on Thursday.
Haley Peters totaled 13 points and 10 boards for the Blue Devils (24-3, 11-2 ACC), who face off against No. 2 Notre Dame on Sunday. Richa Jackson and Alexis Jones contributed 12 points apiece for the hosts.
Kody Burke tallied 30 points and seven rebounds for the Wolfpack (22-5, 9-4), who have lost two straight. Markeisha Gatling scored 16 and grabbed eight rebounds and Miah Spencer contributed 14 points in defeat.
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The Blue Devils led by four with eight minutes remaining in the first half before they stretched their advantage to 27-15 with an 8-0 run. Burke countered for the Wolfpack and netted nine of their last 11 points in the half.
NC State trailed 40-27 to open the final frame before the Blue Devils used a 19-5 tear to go ahead 59-35 with 14 1/2 left to play. The Wolfpack came back within 70-66 following three consecutive 3s from Burke with 3 1/2 left on the clock.
Duke connected on 8-of-8 free throws in the final minute to seal the deal.