Duke Returns To Conference Play As They Host Boston College

On Tuesday night second ranked Duke will return to Atlantic Coast Conference competition while Boston College will continue it.

Duke comes into the game with a record of 19-2 while they’re 7-1 in the Atlantic Coast Conference while Boston College comes into the game with a record of 11-9 while they’re 2-6 in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

As for Duke’s previous game, they stepped out of Atlantic Coast Conference play and beat St. Johns handily who is a member of the Big East.

Freshman phenom Zion Williamson scored 29 points, Tre Jones flirted with a triple-double and No. 2 Duke routed St. John's 91-61 on Saturday. “according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211788743&DB_OEM_ID=4200

RJ Barrett added 15 points and 14 rebounds while Jones had 13 points, seven rebounds and seven assists while also playing lockdown defense on Shamorie Ponds. The Blue Devils (19-2) shot 56 percent while winning their fifth straight. “according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211788743&DB_OEM_ID=4200

Williamson stuffed the stat sheet in this one -- hitting 13 of 17 shots while finishing with five steals, two blocks and a couple of his customary highlight-reel dunks. “according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211788743&DB_OEM_ID=4200

He scored 12 points -- all either at the rim or the free-throw line -- during the 26-6 run that bridged the halves and pushed the lead into the 20s. Cameron Reddish capped the run with his fourth 3 of the game, making it 61-39 with about 16 1/2 minutes left. “according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211788743&DB_OEM_ID=4200

LJ Figueroa had 14 points and Marvin Clark II added 12 for the Red Storm (16-6), who fell behind by 20 points before they hit a shot in the second half while losing their third in four games. “according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211788743&DB_OEM_ID=4200

Ponds, the hero of last year's upset win over Duke and a 20.9-point scorer, had all 11 of his in the second half. He faced relentless pressure all day from Jones, and a couple of his five turnovers led directly to breakaway dunks by Williamson. “according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211788743&DB_OEM_ID=4200

Unlike Duke, Boston College lost their previous game as they were topped by Notre Dame in Massachusetts.

Four Notre Dame players finished in double-figures as the visiting Fighting Irish came away with a 79-73 victory over Boston College Saturday afternoon at Conte Forum.”according to https://bceagles.com/news/2019/2/2/mbb_nd_020219_recap.aspx

With the win, Notre Dame improved to 12-10 overall and 2-7 in the ACC while BC dropped to 11-9 on the season and 2-6 in conference play. “according to https://bceagles.com/news/2019/2/2/mbb_nd_020219_recap.aspx

Nikola Djogo made his first start of the season for Notre Dame and led the Irish with 21 points. The junior finished 7-of-10 from the field, including 4-of-6 from downtown. “according to https://bceagles.com/news/2019/2/2/mbb_nd_020219_recap.aspx

The game featured seven ties and six lead changes, but the Fighting Irish led for the majority of the game. BC led for just 3:08 the entire game, but used a 17-2 advantage on second chance points and totaled 15 offensive rebounds. “according to https://bceagles.com/news/2019/2/2/mbb_nd_020219_recap.aspx

Notre Dame carried a 36-31 lead into the locker room at halftime. The Fighting Irish shot 50% from the field, including 7-of-12 from behind the arc, in the first 20 minutes. Djogo tallied 14 while Prentiss Hubb chipped in with 10 in the first 20 minutes of action. “according to https://bceagles.com/news/2019/2/2/mbb_nd_020219_recap.aspx

Ky Bowman led BC with 13 first-half points, including 5-of-11 shooting from the field and three treys. The Eagles struggled from downtown, shooting just 26.7 percent (4-of-15), but held a 7-0 advantage on second chance points to keep it close at the break. “according to https://bceagles.com/news/2019/2/2/mbb_nd_020219_recap.aspx

Jared Hamilton poured in 17 points on 8-of-10 shooting for the Eagles. Four BC players finished in double-figures, led by Bowman's 25 points. Nik Popovic chipped in with 14 points and six rebounds while Jordan Chatman added 14 points for the Eagles. “according to https://bceagles.com/news/2019/2/2/mbb_nd_020219_recap.aspx

Tip-off is set for 7:00pm from Cameron Indoor Stadium. The game will be televised on ESPN.