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Patrick Ngongba II added nine rebounds as Duke opened 2-0 with 61.3% shooting and 11 3-pointers in a 61-point win.
- On Thursday, the Duke Blue Devils defeated Coastal Carolina 113-52 at Cameron Indoor Stadium, with junior center Patrick Ngongba II scoring a career-high 28 points and grabbing nine rebounds.
- Duke established immediate dominance by scoring the game's first 14 points and entering halftime ahead 54-18, showcasing clinical execution unlike their closer Monday victory against the Army Black Knights.
- Shooting 61.3% from the field, the Blue Devils overwhelmed Coastal Carolina, which shot only 30.2%, as Ngongba finished 10/13 from the field and hit 2/3 three-pointers while anchoring the defense.
- Despite the lopsided victory, Duke committed 15 turnovers, while the loss drops Coastal Carolina to 0-2, as the Chanticleers struggled against the Blue Devils' defensive length and aggression.
- Ngongba's ability to defend the perimeter and command double teams provides tactical advantages, positioning him as a cornerstone for the Blue Devils' demanding schedule ahead.
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No. 2 Duke cruise to easy rout of Coastal Carolina
Duke's Patrick Ngongba II poured in a career-best 28 points and the No. 2 Blue Devils routed Coastal Carolina 113-52 Thursday night in Durham, N.C.John Blackwell and Caleb Foster, playing in his 100th game for the Blue Devils, each racked up 15 points ...
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