No. 3 Duke delivered a commanding 101-64 victory over Syracuse on Monday night. Cameron Boozer led the Blue Devils with 22 points and 12 rebounds, securing his 14th double-double of his freshman season.
Duke shot an impressive 62.3% from the field and hit 12 three-pointers. The team's strong second-half performance, including a 13-of-14 shooting start, extended their lead decisively.
Syracuse struggled offensively, shooting 41.3% and failing to build on recent wins. Duke's win sets up a highly anticipated nonconference showdown against the top-ranked Michigan Wolverines this weekend.