In an exciting NCAA Tournament matchup, the Duke Blue Devils secured a 64-47 victory over the Vermont Catamounts. Responding to the recent upset of No. 4 Auburn by No. 13 Yale, Duke managed to avoid their own upset by maintaining a strong lead throughout the game.
The Blue Devils held a 34-29 lead at halftime, thanks in part to their solid free throw shooting. Despite the pro-Vermont crowd energizing the Catamounts and cutting Duke’s lead to just two points multiple times, Duke went on a 12-3 run in the second half to establish a comfortable lead.
Leading by as much as 12 points at one point in the game, Duke ultimately finished with a nine-point lead. Four Blue Devils reached double-digits in scoring, with Kyle Filipowski making significant contributions on the boards.
With this win, Duke advances to face the winner of the matchup between No. 5 Wisconsin and No. 12 James Madison in the NCAA Tournament. Fans can stay updated on all sports coverage by subscribing to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Be sure to follow Jala News for more updates on the tournament and other sports news.
