There is hardly any college basketball fan who is unfamiliar with the intriguing nature of the battle between the Duke Blue Devils and the North Carolina State Wolfpack men's basketball teams, especially in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Since both schools are well within a thirty-mile radius of each other, games between these Tobacco Road foes are competitive and high-stakes, with much at stake in the conference race.
This year, the two undergraduate rivals meet with the Blue Devils ranked #18 in the nation at 17-5, and the Wolfpack ranked #23 in the AP poll at 16-5. When these two center on the hardcourt today, expect a great physical battle from the start to the final buzzer.
And as the tip-off approaches this always-exciting ACC contest, fans are searching for ways to know how they can watch this game. Here’s a comprehensive guide on all the ways to watch or listen to Duke battle NC State today:
As an ACC headliner, this game is scheduled for a 6 p.m. EST start time on ESPN's Super Tuesday college basketball lineup. Then, people with ESPN in their TV package can simply switch over to the main ESPN channel at 6 p.m. to watch the hatred boil over between these die-hard rivals.
Don’t have cable or ESPN? No need to fret. Other streaming providers who also have ESPN include YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and Fubo TV. Many even offer free subscriptions to inaugural users who sign up. Well, then, watch tonight’s game comfortably without paying for cable or a costly data plan.
Like most of you, I can’t watch but if you need your Duke vs NC State fix then… Tune in on the radio! The Duke Sports Network will air the game locally through WDNC 620 AM and 96. 1 FM. The listeners are also able to tune into the radio broadcast live on GoDuke.com or in the official Duke Athletics mobile application.
WKNC 88.1 FM will again provide the radio call for the NC State game, with Gary Hahn and Tony Haynes on the mic. The Wolfpack Sports Network feed can also be picked up on TuneIn Radio and GoPack.com to listen online.
For those who get an opportunity to watch this craved match-up in the flesh either in Cameron Indoor or PNC Arena, it definitely feels like a dream come true. If you are planning to attend the game between two teams come early enough to be in a position to feel the electrifying conditions that either of the two venues will create during the holding of a super match.
It is easy to get to either arena since both are on campus. Prepaid parking passes are also available and, for fans avoiding traffic, light rail and bus services are also recommended. If you’re attending an indoor venue, it’s safe to wear masks.
Typically, large chains such as Buffalo Wild Wings, Hooters, and the Twins Peaks are always good places to watch the premiere games. You may want to call the local sports bar to make sure that the Duke vs NC State hoops battle will be televised on one of the many flat screens.
As for those watching in the ‘teambawtube’ backyards should also be able to find watering holes in plenty. Such pubs in Durham as those on Ninth Street will always be good places to watch Tobacco Road games with other fans as Top of the Hill in Chapel Hill proves.
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Can’t watch or listen at all? The most effective way to stay connected is with regard to Live Score and Stats Updates & News of Social Media Highlights About Duke vs NC State.
ESPN.com and both teams’ Athletics sites will have updates and game leaders all in the course of a specific rivalry. Use #DukeMBB and #PackMentality on social media to watch and analyze reactions and instant video clips from fans who are right at the matches too.
This ACC clash should be one of the typical shootouts, intense till the very last seconds basketball fans shouldn’t miss. While it is always great to watch the game over at a friend’s house with the live showing on television, fans are not left stranded for any choice they could make to tune in on this Tobacco Road showdown.
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