They say the devil is in the details, but in Durham, the Blue Devils dominate both the details and the numbers:
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The Duke men’s basketball team delivered a defensive masterclass Tuesday, holding Pittsburgh to just 47 points. The Panthers, who typically average 81.6 points per game, were stymied by the Blue Devils’ combination of size, skill, and defensive prowess. Depth also played a crucial role, with head coach Jon Scheyer turning to players like Maliq Brown and Mason Gillis to provide key contributions off the bench. With a defense operating at peak efficiency and timely offensive execution, Duke avenged last season’s home loss to Pittsburgh with a commanding victory.
Aidan Wallace Shines at Southern Scuffle
Redshirt freshman Aidan Wallace earned an impressive second-place finish this weekend at the Southern Scuffle, a prestigious wrestling tournament in Chattanooga, Tenn. Competing at 165 pounds, Wallace went undefeated on the first day, including a standout victory over ranked opponent Domonic Baker of Campbell. On the second day, Wallace added another ranked win to his resume before falling in the final against Army’s 13th-ranked Gunner Filipowicz. Despite the loss, Wallace’s performance was historic—his two ranked victories marked a career first, and he became the first Blue Devil to reach the Southern Scuffle finals since 2022.
38-Point Domination by Duke Women’s Basketball
Duke’s women’s basketball team made a statement Sunday with a dominant 38-point victory over Pittsburgh at home, their largest margin of victory in conference play this season. Reigan Richardson led the offense with 13 points, but it was a true team effort that overwhelmed the Panthers. Defensively, the Blue Devils held Pittsburgh to just 24.4% shooting from the field and a meager 12.5% from three-point range. Duke’s balance on offense and tenacity on defense turned the game into a lopsided affair, perfectly reflected in the final score.
24 and Dominance: Cooper Flagg Shines in Dallas
This weekend, the Duke men’s basketball team traveled to Dallas and secured a decisive victory over SMU, powered by another stellar outing from freshman sensation Cooper Flagg. Flagg delivered a standout performance, tallying 24 points, 11 rebounds, two blocks, and three assists. His ability to influence the game on both ends of the court was instrumental in the Blue Devils’ success. For his efforts, the young forward earned ACC Rookie of the Week and ACC Player of the Week honors—his second time claiming both accolades in the same week this season
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