Duke has distanced itself from the ACC field with a 43-point win over Illinois — the worst loss suffered in program history.
The Cardinals led by as much as eight the fourth quarter, but gave up 29 points to the Tar Heels in the period.
Sydney Bowles scored a career-high 32, Makayla Timpson had a double-double and Florida State knocked off No. 20 Georgia Tech 73-70.