Each ACC team played in a dangerous game on an adventurous Thursday in Charlotte. Duke battled through Cooper Flagg’s injury and a horrible start to avoid the upset against Georgia Tech.

Duke beat Georgia Tech, and UNC won against Wake Forest, which set up a third matchup between the two Carolina teams this season. This time, it will be at the ACC Tournament semi-finals. Duke, North Carolina set for semifinal matchup after busy afternoon inside the Spectrum Center Duke guard/forward Isaiah Evans led a second-half comeback.

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The NCAA Tournament is nearly here, and March Madness magic is set to take center stage in the sports world. Once again, 68 schools from around the country are set to compete in a thrilling single-elimination men’s basketball tournament until one is left standing as the national champion.

The countdown to March Madness is on. The beloved annual tradition that is the NCAA Tournament will begin next week. Tens of thousands will fill out brackets in hopes of winning the office poll or at least a bit of respect after the matchups are set on Selection Sunday.