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sports1 year ago

Cooper Flagg Shines in Duke Debut with 18 Points and Dunk

Cooper Flagg made a strong debut for the Duke Blue Devils, scoring 18 points and showcasing his all-around skills in a 96-62 victory over Maine. Freshman Kon Knueppel led the team with 22 points, while Flagg's performance, including a highlight-reel dunk, drew significant attention. As the top recruit of 2024, Flagg is expected to be a key player for Duke, which aims for a successful season following their Elite Eight appearance last year.

sports1 year ago

"Duke Dominates Miami 84-55: Postgame Reactions and Analysis"

No. 8 Duke defeated Miami 84-55, with Jeremy Roach leading the team with 16 points, including four 3-pointers. Five Blue Devils scored at least 11 points, and Duke recorded 19 assists on 28 made field goals while out-rebounding Miami 42-31. The win marked Duke's second-largest win at Miami and its largest margin of victory over an ACC opponent this season. Duke has now won five straight games and 16 of the last 18.

sports2 years ago

"Duke Secures 67-59 Victory Over Notre Dame in Fierce ACC Men's Basketball Clash"

No. 14 Duke men's basketball secured a 67-59 victory over Notre Dame, with Mark Mitchell's first career double-double of 23 points and 14 rebounds leading the way. Despite a challenging first half and turnovers, Duke's defense and late-game free throws from Jeremy Roach helped close out the win. The Blue Devils showed resilience on the road, bouncing back from an earlier loss to Georgia Tech, and will next face Pittsburgh.

sports2 years ago

No. 14 Duke Dominates Syracuse 86-66 in ACC Matchup Triumph

No. 14 Duke defeated Syracuse 86-66, with Mark Mitchell scoring a career-high 21 points and Jared McCain adding 18. Duke's impressive second-half performance featured a perfect 8-for-8 from the three-point line, contributing to their five-game winning streak. Syracuse's Maliq Brown scored 26 points, but the team's offense struggled with turnovers and defense issues, leading to their ninth consecutive loss to Duke. The Blue Devils have maintained a 34-year streak of making at least one 3-pointer per game.