Duke Wins Their Home Opener As They Beat Colorado State In Durham

After winning by six in their season opener against third ranked Kansas at Madison Square Garden in the State Farm Champions Classic fourth ranked Duke won by thirty four in their home opener in Durham against Colorado State.

Tre Jones had 15 points and eight assists, and No. 4 Duke routed Colorado State 89-55 on Friday night. “according to https://goduke.com/news/2019/11/8/mens-basketball-jones-leads-no-4-duke-past-colorado-state-89-55.aspx

Alex O'Connell had 14 points while three freshmen also reached double figures — Cassius Stanley led the way with 19 points, Vernon Carey Jr. had 11 before fouling out and Wendell Moore Jr. finished with 10 — for the Blue Devils (2-0). “according to https://goduke.com/news/2019/11/8/mens-basketball-jones-leads-no-4-duke-past-colorado-state-89-55.aspx

They shot 54% and dominated the paint, hitting 70% of their shots inside the arc to win their 38th consecutive home opener.”according to https://goduke.com/news/2019/11/8/mens-basketball-jones-leads-no-4-duke-past-colorado-state-89-55.aspx

Wearing gray uniforms trimmed in gold to honor Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski — who led the U.S. national team to three consecutive Olympic gold medals from 2008-16 — the Blue Devils pulled away by closing the first half on a 10-0 run, then outscored the Rams 47-29 in the final 20 minutes. “according to https://goduke.com/news/2019/11/8/mens-basketball-jones-leads-no-4-duke-past-colorado-state-89-55.aspx

Duke improved to 19-1 when Jones — the only member of last season's star-studded freshman class to return for his sophomore season — scores in double figures. He followed his 15-point, seven-assist performance in the opening victory over No. 3 Kansas in the Champions Classic with another strong game.”according to https://goduke.com/news/2019/11/8/mens-basketball-jones-leads-no-4-duke-past-colorado-state-89-55.aspx

He had a hand in 11 of Duke's first 21 field goals — hitting seven, assisting on four — and his reverse layup with 17½ minutes left pushed the lead into the 20s.”according to https://goduke.com/news/2019/11/8/mens-basketball-jones-leads-no-4-duke-past-colorado-state-89-55.aspx

While Duke got the win Colorado State suffered their first loss of the season.

Colorado State battled through the early stages but couldn't overcome a stingy defense in falling at #4 Duke, 89-55, Friday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Rams fell to 1-1 on the young season while the Blue Devils improved to 2-0. “according to https://csurams.com/news/2019/11/8/mens-basketball-rams-fall-at-4-duke.aspx

Duke jumped out to an 11-3 lead in the first five minutes of the game, but CSU scored the next seven points over 1:30 to cut the margin to one at 11-10. The Rams remained in striking distance most of the first half and were down six at 32-26 with 2:18 to go in the half before the Blue Devils scored the final 10 points of the half to lead 42-26 at the break. Duke then pulled away with a 21-6 run over the first eight minutes of the final stanza.”according to https://csurams.com/news/2019/11/8/mens-basketball-rams-fall-at-4-duke.aspx

The hosts shot 53.6 percent from the field and outrebounded the visitors 43-34 for the game. CSU turned it over 18 times, resulting in a 26-15 difference in points off turnovers.”according to https://csurams.com/news/2019/11/8/mens-basketball-rams-fall-at-4-duke.aspx

CSU was led by a pair of freshmen as David Roddy and Isaiah Stevens each finished with 12 points, while redshirt-senior center Nico Carvacho had 11 points and nine rebounds. Duke had five players in double figures, paced by Cassius Stanley with 19.”according to https://csurams.com/news/2019/11/8/mens-basketball-rams-fall-at-4-duke.aspx

Duke will remain in Durham for their second of three home games when they host Central Arkansas on Tuesday night.

Tip-off is set for 7:00pm from Cameron Indoor Stadium.