Duke's Ashlon Jackson's last-minute 3-pointer gave the third-seeded Duke an 87-85 victory over LSU, securing a place in the Sweet 16. The win was a significant moment for Duke, which had started the season 3-6 and had dropped out of the AP Top 25. The team's first loss was against LSU in December, which led to questions about their coaching credentials. Despite a rough start, Duke bounced back and won 17 consecutive games. Jackson credits his team's trust and belief in his teammates and coaches for their victory.