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Duke Defeats SMU 89-62 - Recap
Duke blew out SMU on Saturday, running up the score in a 89-62 win at Moody Coliseum.
Bettors who backed Duke were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -8.0 at sportsbooks.
Duke got 24 points from Cooper Flagg and another 14 points from Tyrese Proctor. Sion James contributed 8 assists, while Cooper Flagg cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
SMU got a 21-point performance from Boopie Miller, who was supported by 11 points from Matt Cross. Boopie Miller had 5 assists in a losing cause for SMU, while Samet Yigitoglu grabbed 13 rebounds.
Duke was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Duke as they grabbed 40 boards, while SMU only had 33
Duke heads into a battle against Pittsburgh. SMU, meanwhile, will have their next action against North Carolina.