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ACC sets 2026 men's basketball tournament bracket
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The Atlantic Coast Conference has finalized the bracket for its 2026 men's basketball tournament, set to take place from March 10 to 14 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Duke earned the top seed with a 17-1 conference record, while Miami secured the No. 3 seed after a strong season. The event features 15 teams, with the bottom three excluded from postseason play.
No. 1 seed Duke defeated No. 8 seed Florida State 80-79 in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament quarterfinals on March 12, 2026, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Florida State nearly forced overtime with a buzzer-beating three-pointer that rimmed out. The Seminoles ended their season with an 18-15 record, while Duke improved to 30-2.
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No. 1 Duke secured a 76-61 victory over No. 17 North Carolina on Saturday, avenging an earlier loss with a dominant second-half run despite key injuries. Cameron Boozer led the Blue Devils with 26 points and 15 rebounds, while the Tar Heels struggled without star forward Caleb Wilson.