BREAKING NEWS: Social media erupts with Duke haters after Blue Devils get bounced from ACC Tourney
College basketball enthusiasts wasted no time expressing their reactions following Duke’s surprising defeat by 10th-seed NC State in their opening game of the ACC Tournament.
The past day has been particularly eventful for fans, with traditional powerhouses Duke and Kansas both experiencing losses in their respective conference tournaments. March Madness truly lives up to its name, doesn’t it?
When Duke loses, America wins.
— Jordan Moore (@iJordanMoore) March 15, 2024
This article aims to delve deeper into Duke’s loss, as Kansas’ defeat was somewhat anticipated due to the absence of their top scorers. However, Duke, boasting full strength and benefiting from a double bye in the ACC Tournament, still succumbed to an upset by NC State.
Final from DC pic.twitter.com/b7YkAADGYl
— Duke Men’s Basketball (@DukeMBB) March 15, 2024
Unsurprisingly, NC State and UNC supporters took to social media to relish in trolling the Blue Devils, although fans from various other schools joined in to compound their misery.
Make that two angels when Duke loses to NC State – Wolfpack Dad
— Robert Durand (@NavyAustin) March 15, 2024
Below are some of the most amusing and provocative posts sourced from social media platforms like Twitter, targeting Duke’s loss to NC State.
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— Duke Men’s Basketball (@DukeMBB) March 14, 2024
It seems like everyone in the country, except for Duke fans, is celebrating this outcome. Following the game, Duke’s social media channels initially disabled comments and replies, exacerbating the trolling. Although they eventually enabled interaction, it hardly mitigated the situation.
No team has EVER won a national title after losing their first conference tournament game.
Sorry Duke.
— Ryan Hammer🔨 (@ryanhammer09) March 15, 2024
The Duke Blue Devils Loses to NC State in the quarterfinal. pic.twitter.com/fRhUcrQX6Y
— Ben (@BenSwag__) March 15, 2024
In retrospect, it’s hard to argue against the fact that Duke invited this scrutiny with their loss. As they await their fate in the NCAA Tournament, the days ahead may feel lengthy for the Blue Devils. They undoubtedly have much to reflect upon and rectify before stepping back onto the court.