Duke Defeats Yale Before Exam Break

Since losing in the championship game of the Maui Jim Maui Invitational on Wednesday November 21st Duke has not lost a game. Including a win over Yale before their exam break.

- Freshman RJ Barrett had 30 points, seven rebounds and six assists, and No. 3 Duke blew the game open in the second half to beat Yale 91-58 on Saturday.”according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211783264

Fellow rookie Zion Williamson had 20 points for the Blue Devils, who led 41-32 at halftime but hit their first six shots after the break to finally stretch out the lead. Duke (9-1) shot 57 percent after halftime and 49 percent overall for its fourth straight win. “according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211783264

It was Barrett's second 30-point outing this season for the Blue Devils, who put up another big offensive total despite making just 5 of 21 3-pointers. “according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211783264

Duke also got a scare when freshman point guard Tre Jones came up limping with an apparent left leg injury, which sidelined him for nearly all of the final 14 minutes.”according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211783264

Miye Oni had 12 points and nine rebounds for the Bulldogs (4-3) before fouling out. “according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211783264

Duke will return to the hardwood on Tuesday December 18th when they host Princeton to closeout the five game homestand.

Tip-off is set for 6:00pm from Cameron Indoor Stadium. The game will be televised on ESPN2.