Even as Duke extended their lead with stars like Cooper Flagg and Tyrese Proctor leading the charge, Hudson kept Lincoln University fighting. Facing a squad like Duke, with its deep roster and top-tier talent, Hudson’s 24-point performance was a bright spot for Lincoln and a reminder that HBCU athletes can shine even against Power Five giants.

Hodge is set to make his head coaching debut against the Duke basketball program that he battled in the early 2000s. He was hired in the offseason after Lincoln - one of two schools that claim to be the oldest HBCU - parted ways with former head coach Jason Armstrong just months after he led the program to the conference tournament title and a bid to the Division II playoffs.

Lions coach Julius Hodge discussed being back at Cameron Indoor Stadium and N.C. State.