Duke defeats Louisville, wins ACC championship 73-62

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Duke Blue Devils defeated Louisville Cardinals 73-62 to win the ACC championship, marking Duke's 23rd title overall. Tyrese Proctor, who struggled with three-pointers, scored six and was pivotal in the victory. Duke's win comes despite missing key players due to injuries. Tournament MVP Kon Knueppel contributed 18 points, while Sion James added 15. Louisville's Terrence Edwards Jr. scored 29 points in the loss. This was Louisville's first ACC final since joining the conference in 2014. Both teams are now preparing for the NCAA Tournament, with Duke expected to be the No. 1 overall seed.


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