Duke Dominates Boston College
In a dominating performance, No. 4 Duke secured its 10th consecutive win by defeating Boston College 67-49 on Tuesday night in Durham, North Carolina. Freshman sensation Cameron Boozer played a pivotal role, contributing 19 points and grabbing 12 rebounds in the match.
Game Highlights
The Blue Devils (21-1, 10-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) were able to establish an early lead, scoring the first 13 points of the game, with Boozer accounting for seven of those. They maintained control throughout, going into halftime with a significant 15-point lead at 42-27, thanks to Boozer’s powerful drive and dunk right before the break. Duke’s shooting was impressive, as they managed to hit 60.7% of their shots during the first half.
Notably, Torino Evans also made contributions to the scoreline for Duke, tallying 12 points. Despite the victory, the Blue Devils recorded their lowest point total in an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup this season, which was overshadowed by their strong overall performance.
Boston College Struggles
On the opposing side, Boston College struggled significantly. The Eagles, now with a record of 9-13 and 2-7 in conference play, matched their season low in points while suffering their third consecutive defeat and seventh in the last nine games. Their performance against ranked teams has been lackluster, having lost all four encounters in recent weeks.
Fred Payne stood out for Boston College, scoring 14 points, but the team struggled overall, hitting just 5 of 20 from beyond the arc and only 4 of 9 at the free-throw line.
Furthermore, Boston College has never managed a victory in their last 15 trips to Durham.
Looking Ahead
Next up for Boston College is a clash with Miami on Saturday, which marks the beginning of three straight games at home. Duke, meanwhile, will face off against No. 14 North Carolina on the same day, setting the stage for one of college basketball’s fiercest rivalries.
