Duke Finishes Their Canada Tour With Route Of McGill University
Duke concluded their Canada Tour on a high note on Sunday in Montreal as they defeated McGill University.
- Freshmen R.J. Barrett and Zion Williamson each had a double-double as Duke capped its three-game tour of Canada with a 103-58 victory over McGill University Sunday afternoon at Place Bell in Montreal. "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211768616
A capacity crowd of 10,098, the third sellout to witness the Blue Devils in Canada, saw Williamson lead the way with 36 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks, while the Canadian-native Barrett poured in 23 with a game-high 10 assists. "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211768616
The Redmen, who have already played four other NCAA Division-I teams this summer, hung tough in the opening 10 minutes and trailed just 22-17 after the first quarter. Alex Paquin led the way for McGill with 29 points and three assists. "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211768616
Able to distance itself following the first quarter, Duke took a 47-34 lead into half and out-scored McGill 56-22 in the second half. "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211768616
Javin DeLaurier and Joey Baker each added 10 points for the Blue Devils, while Jack White scored seven and pulled down seven boards. Jordan Goldwire had six points, five assists and three steals. "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211768616
Williamson did his damage on 15-of-23 shooting from the field, while Barrett knocked down eight of 16. "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211768616
Duke’s two games in Toronto and one in Montreal drew a total 21,078 fans. The Blue Devils are set for one more night in Montreal and returns to Durham on Monday morning. "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211768616
Duke will open the regular season on November, 6 2018 when they take on Kentucky at the State Farm Champions Classic in Indianapolis. As for what time the game will played it is time to be announced. "according to http://www.goduke.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=4200&SPID=1845&SPSID=22726