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No. 3 Duke Routs Syracuse 101-64 Behind Boozer’s Double-Double

The lopsided win underscored Duke’s elite efficiency before a neutral-site matchup with No. 1 Michigan.

Overview

  • Freshman Cameron Boozer posted 22 points on 8-for-10 shooting with 12 rebounds for his 14th double-double, and Isaiah Evans added 21.
  • Duke shot 62.3% from the field and finished 12-for-20 from three, hitting 100 points for the fourth time this season.
  • An 11-0 run closed the first half, then the Blue Devils scored on 13 of their first 14 second-half possessions to break the game open.
  • The victory moved Duke to 24-2 overall and 13-1 in ACC play; Syracuse dropped to 15-12 and 6-8.
  • Syracuse’s 37-point loss was its worst against an ACC opponent since joining the conference and ranks among its largest defeats.