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Last Updated: December 10, 2023, 03:30 IST
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Jared McCain scored 14 of his seasonhigh 21 factors within the first half, and No. 22 Duke received rolling once more following two losses and per week layoff, beating Charlotte 8056 on Saturday.
DURHAM, N.C.: Jared McCain scored 14 of his season-excessive 21 factors within the first half, and No. 22 Duke received rolling once more following two losses and per week layoff, beating Charlotte 80-56 on Saturday.
McCain, a freshman guard, made three 3-pointers. Jeremy Roach added 18 factors, reserve Jaylen Blakes had 15 factors and Mark Mitchell scored 12 for the Blue Devils (6-3).
Duke had dropped highway video games to Arkansas and Georgia Tech since its final victory Nov. 24.
Lu’cye Patterson had 14 factors and Nik Graves scored every of his 10 factors within the second half, however Charlotte (5-4) suffered its most lopsided defeat underneath first-12 months coach Aaron Fearne.
The 49ers lower a 25-level gap to 55-44 earlier than going greater than eight minutes with no discipline objective, permitting the Blue Devils to rebuild a 20-level margin.
Duke performed with out place to begin guard Tyrese Proctor, who suffered an ankle damage per week earlier at Georgia Tech.
Four Duke gamers hit 3s within the first 9 minutes because the Blue Devils raced to a 22-11 lead.
Duke’s 45-27 halftime lead got here with 57.5% capturing from the sector. It was fifth time this season that Charlotte failed to achieve the 30-level mark within the opening half.
TIP-INS
New Duke soccer coach Manny Diaz was launched throughout a primary-half timeout and he later sank a free throw for charity at halftime. … A fan fell unwell courtside throughout from the Charlotte bench with greater than 5 minutes left within the first half, inflicting a delay with Duke main 36-17.
BIG PICTURE
Charlotte: The 49ers went by means of too many stretches with out producing a lot offense, troublesome to beat of their first true highway sport of the season. Shooting 4 for 20 on 3-pointers didn’t assist issues.
Duke: The Blue Devils confirmed indicators of clean play, significantly with a 15-2 first-half benefit in quick-break factors. But there have been irritating moments, particularly for preseason All-American Kyle Filipowski (5 factors on 2-for-10 capturing from the sector with 13 rebounds).
UP NEXT
Charlotte: Saturday at Richmond
Duke: Tuesday at house vs. Hofstra
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