Duke Takes On Ferris State In Exhibition Finale

Duke who has won five national titles under head coach Mike Krzyzewski most recently in 2015 will host division two national champion Farris State on Saturday to close out the exhibition portion of their schedule before the regular season begins on November 6, 2018 when Duke will take on Kentucky in the State Farm Champions Classic in Indianapolis.

Last season, Ferris State captured the school's first national championship and also matched the all-time NCAA Division II record for victories in a season with a 38-1 campaign. FSU, which topped Northern State 71-69 in the national championship game in Sioux Falls, S.D., capped a magical season which saw the Bulldogs match the all-time NCAA Division II record for most wins in a year while finishing with a 38-1 mark. “according to http://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181023wzp9k9

As for Duke’s exhibition opener they routed Virginia Union.

Freshmen Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett combined 52 of Duke’s 106 points in a 106-64 exhibition victory over reigning CIAA champion Virginia Union Tuesday evening in Cameron Indoor Stadium. “according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211777228&DB_OEM_ID=4200

Williamson finished with an efficient 29 points to pace the squad, shooting 11-of-13 from the field, while fellow freshman Barrett poured in 23 points—19 of which came in the first half. Three other Blue Devils in double figures were Cam Reddish (13), Jack White (11) and Alex O'Connell (10). “according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211777228&DB_OEM_ID=4200

After a tight first few minutes, Duke reeled off a 25-9 run, which was highlighted by a pair of three pointers each from Barrett and Reddish to make it 35-19 with 7:10 remaining in the first half. The Blue Devils cruised into the locker room with a 52-36 lead at intermission. “according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211777228&DB_OEM_ID=4200

Duke outscored the visitors 54-28 in the second period, shooting 66 percent (21-of-32) from the field to seal the exhibition win. The Blue Devils finished at a 58 percent (40-of-69) from the floor, assisting on 33 of their 40 made field goals.Jones led with a game-high nine assists, while Reddish had seven. In addition to shooting 11-of-13 from the field, Williamson was 7-of-7 at the free throw, added six rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal. “according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211777228&DB_OEM_ID=4200
Duke will close out the exhibition portion of their schedule on Saturday when they host Ferris State.”according to http://www.goduke.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=4200&SPID=1845&SPSID=22726

As for Farris State’s previous exhibition game, they beat Stars From The Past in an alumni game.

The Ferris State University men's basketball squad took on past standouts Sunday (Oct. 21) during the program's annual Alumni Game and registered a 120-86 triumph in the preseason tilt at Jim Wink Arena. “according to http://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181021vhh6sv

The defending national champion Bulldogs put up 63 points in the first half and scored another 57 in the second frame to knock off the stars from the past. “according to http://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181021vhh6sv

The talented Alumni squad featured 17 past standouts, including a pair of starters from last year's NCAA Division II National Championship team in wings Noah King and Peter Firlik. Former professional players such as Terrance Shaw, Jared Stolicker, Drew Lehman, Matt Stoll, Josh Fleming and Jerrell Sanders also competed in addition to another recently-graduated senior regular from last season's title team in TyQuone Greer among others.

This year's current team shot over 60% from the floor in the first half and finished at 55.6% for the game while knocking down 17-of-34 three's (50%) and 13-of-14 (92.9%) free throws.

Junior guard Greg Williams and sophomore Armani Tinsley both tallied 16 points for the Bulldogs with senior center Cole Walker notching 13 points and freshman Randy Gilbert pouring in 11 points. FSU also got 10 points each from senior guard DeShaun Thrower in addition to freshmen D'Juan Seal and Ben Davidson. “according to http://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181021vhh6sv

Ferris State outrebounded the Alumni 52-30 on the glass and came up with 11 offensive rebounds in the victory. Sophomore Michael Peterson had a team-high six boards with Walker, senior center Taylor Adway and freshman post Mason Pline adding five apiece. “according to http://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181021vhh6sv

The Alumni shot 45.3% from the floor and hit eight-of-26 (30.8%) from downtown and 10-of-19 (52.6%) at the charity stripe. They were led by Fleming with 11 points and Stoll, who finished with 10 points. Lehman added nine points in the setback. “according to http://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181021vhh6sv

Overall, the Bulldogs played 16 guys and the Alumni 17 and all but three scored in the game. The two teams distributed the ball well with FSU notching 36 assists and the Alumni totaling 25 in the contest. The alums tallied 41 points on the break and both teams registered 50 points inside the paint. “according to http://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181021vhh6sv

The victory was the second consecutive preseason win this weekend for the Bulldogs, who also topped Grand Rapids Community College by a 104-63 count on Friday (Oct. 19) evening. “according to http://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2018-19/releases/20181021vhh6sv

Tip-off is set for 4:00pm from Cameron Indoor Stadium. The game will be televised on ACC Network Extra“according to http://www.goduke.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=4200&SPID=1845&SPSID=22726