College basketball madness features top two teams falling; National Signing Day winners and losers

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🏀 Good morning to all, but especially to …

THE NO. 9 DUKE BLUE DEVILS …

No. 9 Duke has faced plenty of top-tier opponents, and it passed arguably its toughest test yet with flying colors. Behind a strong, composed effort on both ends, the Blue Devils topped No. 2 Auburn, 82-78, handing the Tigers their first loss of the season.

Cooper Flagg posted 22 points (16 in the second half) and 11 rebounds, and Isaiah Evans had 18 first-half points on six 3-pointers. Tyrese Proctor added 12 points, including a pair of crucial buckets late.Early player of the year frontrunner Johni Broome had 20 points (but needed 18 shots to get there) and 12 rebounds before fouling out, and Tahaad Pettiford had 20 as well for Auburn.The difference was the mistakes — or lack thereof. The Blue Devils had just four turnovers, outscored Auburn 13-1 on points off turnovers and committed…


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Author : Zachary Pereles

Publish date : 2024-12-05 14:03:00

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