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Duke Is Hosting Lafayette Tonight In Durham Who Has Already Played An Atlantic Coast Conference Opponent This Season Because They Tipped Off The Season With Syracuse In Syracuse New York

Duke is hosting Lafayette tonight in Durham who has already played one Atlantic Coast Conference opponent this season because they tipped off the season with Syracuse in Syracuse New York.

When?

November 9, 2021!

Duke who is ranked 7th in this weeks AP Top 25 poll comes to the game with a record of 4-0 with their most recent win coming verses Gardner -Webb in a 92- 52 victory.

In Duke’s 92-52 win over Garner -Webb Six Blue Devils scored in double figures and No. 7 Duke shot 45 percent from three-point range in a 92-52 win over Gardner-Webb Tuesday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Duke (4-0) finished 36-of-63 from the field (.571) and had 11 players see action. After the two teams traded early baskets, Duke grabbed a 14-13 lead with 11:56 left in the first half and never looked back, holding a double-digit advantage over the final 25 minutes of regulation.

Freshman Trevor Keels had it going offensively from the jump, hitting 4-of-6 three-pointers and 6-of-9 overall for a game-high 18 points. Keels also grabbed seven rebounds, while sophomore Wendell Moore Jr. had 14 points, five boards and three assists. Sophomore Mark Williams chipped in 13 points – including four dunks – but his biggest contribution came on the defensive end, where he recorded a career-high six blocks.


Duke's offensive explosion was fueled in large part by unselfish play, as the Blue Devils' 24 assists – led by a game-high six from sophomore Jeremy Roach – were their most since Feb. 22, 2020 against Syracuse.

Lance Terry netted 15 points on 6-of-12 shooting to pace the Runnin' Bulldogs (0-3).

Roach added 10 points to go along with his six helpers. Freshman Paolo Banchero totaled the same amount of points, with a game-high eight rebounds and two assists in 26 minutes. Joey Baker posted his second consecutive stat line in double figures, finishing with 12 points on 4-of-7 from the floor and 3-of-4 from the free throw line.

“according to an article on goduke.com”

As stated above Lafayette has already an Atlantic Coast Conference opponent this season with Syracuse in Syracuse New York on November 9, 2021!

In that game Lafayette lost to Syracuse by a score of 97-63!

In Lafayette’s 97-63 loss to Syracuse one of Duke’s opponents in the Atlantic Coast Conference Leo O'Boyle knocked down the 3-pointer to give the Leopards their first and only lead as the home team proceeded to go on an 11-1 run heading into the game's first media timeout.

O'Boyle was one of three Leopards to get into double figures scoring the basketball with 14 points to tie for the team high, joined by sophomore Kyle Jenkins and senior Tyrone Perry who scored 11.

Syracuse shot it over 50% from the floor and from 3-point range as a unit and exploded on a 13-0 run midway through the first half before Jenkins hit a triple to put an end to the outburst.

The Maroon and White showed fight late in the first half as freshman Devin Hines and Perry combined for an 8-3 run heading into the final media timeout of the half. Hines converted from deep and Perry had a triple and a lay-up.

Syracuse asserted themselves in the second half, starting the second on a 10-2 run.

Lafayette's final outburst forced Syracuse into a timeout as sophomore Eric Sondberg connected on a triple and Jenkins scored a transition layup.

All 14 Leopards saw action and all four freshmen made their collegiate debuts. Rookie Devin Hines led the newcomers with nine points off the bench, including a 2-for-2 performance from deep.

“according to an article on goleopards.com”

Lafayette comes into the game with a record of 0-3!

Why?

Because they lost to on the road at the University Of Pennsylvania by a score of 85-57 their previous game!

In their 85-57 loss to the University Of Pennsylvania Lafayette on Tuesday The University of Penn used its home-opener momentum to shoot it over 55% from the floor to knock off the Lafayette men's basketball team by an 85-57 final Tuesday night at the Palestra.

Junior Neal Quinn was the Leopards' main option throughout the night, going for 14 points with six rebounds and four assists.

The Quakers proved they were happy to be back at home, jumping out to a 9-0 lead before the game's first media timeout. Sophomore Jon Brantley came off the bench to quickly put an end to that, hitting a pair of 3-pointers before Quinn hit his second career triple to get the Leopards back into it.

Penn built its lead up to as much as 15 in the first 20 minutes, thanks to a 6-of-11 shooting performance from beyond the arc in the half.

Lafayette forced Penn into an early timeout in the second half, after scoring five-straight thanks to Quinn and senior Tyrone Perry. Sophomore Kyle Jenkins was productive, as well, reaching double figures for the third-consecutive game of the young season with 12.

Penn featured an even scoring attack with three Quakers in double figures led by Jonah Charles' 18, highlighted by four 3-pointers.

Brantley reached double figures for the first time in his career with 11 points off the bench while Perry had eight points with three boards.

Freshman CJ Fulton made his first career start, running the point for the Leopards while classmates Chris Rubayo and Isaiah Thompsonscored their first career points in the contest.

Lafayette comes into the game with Duke with a record of 0-3!

Their most recent loss?

An 85-57 loss at University Of Pennsylvania!

In Lafayette’s 85-57 loss to University Of Pennsylvania

The University of Penn used its home-opener momentum to shoot it over 55% from the floor to knock off the Lafayette men's basketball team by an 85-57 final Tuesday night at the Palestra.

Junior Neal Quinn was Lafayette’s main option throughout the night, going for 14 points with six rebounds and four assists.

The Quakers proved they were happy to be back at home, jumping out to a 9-0 lead before the game's first media timeout. Sophomore Jon Brantley came off the bench to quickly put an end to that, hitting a pair of 3-pointers before Quinn hit his second career triple to get the Leopards back into it.

Penn built its lead up to as much as 15 in the first 20 minutes, thanks to a 6-of-11 shooting performance from beyond the arc in the half.

Lafayette forced Penn into an early timeout in the second half, after scoring five-straight thanks to Quinn and senior Tyrone Perry. Sophomore Kyle Jenkins was productive, as well, reaching double figures for the third-consecutive game of the young season with 12.

Penn featured an even scoring attack with three Quakers in double figures led by Jonah Charles' 18, highlighted by four 3-pointers.

Brantley reached double figures for the first time in his career with 11 points off the bench while Perry had eight points with three boards.

Freshman CJ Fulton made his first career start, running the point for the Leopards while classmates Chris Rubayo and Isaiah Thompsonscored their first career points in the contest.

Tip off is set for 8:00pm from Cameron Indoor Stadium!

The game is going to be televised on ACC Network!