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Duke Overcomes Slow Start for Double-Digit Win
15 Jan
Summary
- Duke trailed by six points before rallying for a 71-56 victory.
- Isaiah Evans scored 12 first-half points to spark the comeback.
- Cameron Boozer led Duke with 21 points and 13 rebounds.
Duke's basketball team commenced its West Coast swing with a decisive 71-56 victory over the Cal Golden Bears. The Blue Devils initially struggled, falling behind by as much as six points in the first half. However, sophomore Isaiah Evans provided a crucial spark, scoring 12 of his 17 total points before halftime and helping Duke establish a 37-30 lead.
The second half saw Duke overcome early foul trouble to assert dominance. The team outscored Cal 21-7 over an eight-minute stretch, primarily feeding the ball inside to Cameron Boozer, Nikolas Khamenia, and Patrick Ngongba II. This strategy allowed Duke to draw fouls and extend their lead significantly.
Cameron Boozer led all scorers with 21 points, complemented by 13 rebounds and three assists. Isaiah Evans contributed 17 points, while Nikolas Khamenia added 10 points off the bench. Duke will remain on the West Coast to face Stanford next.
