Duke Dominates Syracuse in Blowout Home Win

DURHAM, N.C. – No. 3 Duke scored 61 points in the second half, defeating Syracuse 101-64 on Monday, Feb. 16. The Blue Devils (24-2, 13-1) dished 21 assists, while only committing a season-low four turnovers, and eclipsed 100 points for the fourth time this season.

Cameron Boozer posted a 22-point, 12-rebound, double-double to lead all players in points and boards. Four other Blue Devils joined Boozer in double-figures, with Isaiah Evans scoring 21 points, Nikolas Khamenia matching his career high with 14, and the duo of Cayden Boozer and Patrick Ngongba II both scoring 12. Maliq Brown led all players in assists with five, and contributed across the stat sheet with six points, three rebounds and two steals.

As a team, Duke scored 52 points in the paint, the highest point total in the category against a Power Five team this season. The Blue Devils swept the specialty stats, including a +23 advantage in points off the bench (39-16) and a +13 margin in points off turnovers (17-4).

The 101 points are the most scored against a conference foe this season and the most by Duke in a game against Syracuse.

No. 3 Duke travels to Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., for a non-conference clash with No. 1 Michigan on Saturday, Feb. 21. The Blue Devils (24-2, 13-1 ACC) and Wolverines (24-1, 14-1 B1G) tip off at 6:30 p.m., on ESPN