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A critical moment developed when a controversial foul led to the ejection of Pittsburgh's Daeqwon Plowden. This flagrant foul call, deemed a deliberate strike in a sensitive area, shifted the momentum in favor of Duke. As the officials reviewed the call, the atmosphere intensified, further amplifying the stakes of the game.
Following this incident, Duke harnessed the energy from the ejection and expanded their lead, effectively pushing back against the Panthers' scoring runs. The combination of cohesive team play from Duke and the aggressive offensive strategy helped maintain their edge.