Mon Mar 03 23:50:00 UTC 2025: **Duke Eyes Undefeated Home Season in Final Cameron Indoor Showdown**
DURHAM, NC – The second-ranked Duke Blue Devils (26-3, 17-1 ACC) are on the verge of an undefeated season at Cameron Indoor Stadium, aiming to repeat their feat from two years prior. Their final home game pits them against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (20-9, 13-7) on Monday at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN), a game with significant implications for both teams.
Duke, projected as a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, is closing in on the ACC championship. They boast a commanding 25-game winning streak against Wake Forest at Cameron Indoor Stadium, with the Demon Deacons’ last victory there dating back to 1997, Tim Duncan’s senior year. While Wake Forest hopes to secure an NCAA Tournament berth, they face a daunting challenge against a Duke team that decisively won their first meeting this season by seven points.
Despite Cooper Flagg’s recent eye injury, which caused him to miss most of the first half against Florida State, the Blue Devils continue to impress. Their offensive prowess, highlighted by a 59.4% assist rate, will be key against a Wake Forest team that struggles from beyond the arc (28.6% 3-point shooting). Duke’s Isaiah Evans has significantly outperformed Wake Forest in 3-point shooting recently.
However, Wake Forest will rely on the performances of key players like Cam Hildreth, who’s averaging 22 points over his last three games, and All-ACC player Hunter Sallis to upset the odds.
The Fayetteville Observer’s Rodd Baxley predicts an 81-61 victory for Duke, emphasizing the Blue Devils’ continued dominance at home and their strong performance despite recent injuries. He highlights the significant disparity in 3-point shooting and Duke’s overall offensive efficiency as factors in their predicted win.
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