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Duke Dominates Baylor in Sweet 16 Thriller
23 Mar
Summary
- Duke forced 23 turnovers and outrebounded Baylor to secure a decisive win.
- The Blue Devils held Baylor to just 30% shooting and 0-14 from three-point range.
- Duke advances to the Sweet 16 for a rematch against LSU.
Duke decisively defeated Baylor with a 69-46 score, earning a spot in the upcoming Sweet 16. This victory served as payback for an earlier season loss to Baylor in Paris. The Blue Devils' strong defensive effort was the cornerstone of their success.
Duke forced an impressive 23 turnovers and outrebounded Baylor 43-36, while limiting them to 30% shooting from the floor. Baylor struggled significantly from three-point range, missing all 14 attempts. Despite their own shooting inefficiencies, Duke's defense proved insurmountable.
Key contributors for Duke included Delaney Thomas with 17 points and 7 rebounds, Toby Fournier with 15 points, and Ashlon Jackson with 12 points. Arianna Roberson added a double-double off the bench with 10 points and 10 boards.
The Blue Devils now face another opportunity for payback in the Sweet 16 against LSU, whom they lost to earlier in the season. A potential Elite Eight matchup against UCLA, who also defeated Duke earlier, looms if they advance.
