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Duke Smothers Baylor to Reach Sweet 16 Ahead of LSU Rematch

The win sends Duke to Sacramento for a Sweet 16 date with No. 2 LSU.

Overview

  • Most outlets report a 69-46 final, with one listing 69-44, and Duke never trailed.
  • Duke’s defense forced 23 turnovers with 13 steals and a 43-36 rebounding edge including 18-12 on the offensive glass.
  • Baylor posted its worst offensive showing of the season, shooting 30.2% and finishing 0-for-14 from three.
  • Delaney Thomas led with 17 points as Toby Fournier added 15, including 13 in the first half, to help build a 38-16 halftime lead.
  • The Blue Devils move into their third straight Sweet 16 and 20th all-time, facing LSU in the Sacramento 2 Regional at Golden 1 Center on March 27–28 after the Tigers beat Texas Tech 101-47.