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Duke And Miami Have Quick Turnaround Because Tonight They're Matching Up In Coral Gables Florida For A Big Monday Matchup That Is Going To Be Televised On ESPN

It has been forty three hours since Duke was taking on Clemson on the hardwood in Durham North Carolina and it has been fifty three hours since Miami was taking on Wake Forest in Winston Salem North Carolina on the hardwood.

Tonight both Duke and Miami who are unranked are returning to the hardwood!

Where?

Coral Gables Florida for a Big Monday matchup!

Duke comes into the game with a record of 7-5 while they’re 5-3 in the Atlantic Coast Conference and are sixth in the Atlantic Coast Conference standings.

Why?

Because Duke defeated Clemson by a score of 79-53!

When?

Saturday!

Where?

Durham North Carolina!

Why?

Duke shot out to a 19-point halftime lead and five players finished in double figures and where Matthew Hurt. Hurt went 4-of-7 from the floor and 4-of-4 from the free-throw line while also grabbing four rebounds. Freshman Jalen Johnson went for nine points, including a thunderous dunk in the first half, to go along with eight boards and five assists. Senior Jordan Goldwire also dished out five helpers while recording six rebounds and four points.”according to an article on goduke.com”

Miami meanwhile comes into the game with a record of 6-10 while they’re 2-9 in the Atlantic Coast Conference and fourteenth in the Atlantic Coast Conference standings

Why?

Miami chipped away throughout the second half and cut the deficit to five, 45-40, on a 3-pointer by Wong with 8:59 to go. Junior guard Daivien Williamson then hit a 3-pointer at the other end just 23 seconds later, as Wake Forest continued its dazzling long-range shooting. However, Miami never got closer than seven the rest of the way and dropped a fifth straight road game to Wake Forest. “according to an article by Alex Schwartz on miamihurricanes.com”

Tipoff is set for 7:00pm from Watsco Center!

The game is going to be televised on ESPN!