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No. 2 Duke Displays Balanced Scoring in 90-47 Romp Past SIU Edwardsville
Duke brings a 2-1 record into its home matchup after going 15-0 at home last season, while SIU-Edwardsville seeks an upset.
On Friday, the No. 2 Duke Blue Devils defeated SIU-Edwardsville 90-47 in Durham, North Carolina, bouncing back after their first loss of the season.
The Blue Devils entered after a 79-73 loss to Michigan State in Chicago on Tuesday night, prompting head coach Jon Scheyer to stress collective responsibility.
Patrick Ngongba II led with 13 points and nine rebounds, while Caleb Foster and Dame Sarr each scored 12 points as Duke built a 43-20 halftime lead.
SIU-Edwardsville struggled defensively, committing 19 turnovers and shooting 3-for-22 from 3-point range; Gianni Cobb scored nine points for the Cougars.
The Blue Devils host the Illinois Fighting Illini at Coach K Court on Tuesday, holding a 3-1 record with three straight home victories by at least 34 points.