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Duke Is Returning To Action, Returning To The Hardwood After 14 Days Looking To Rebound As They Host South Carolina State Tonight In Durham!

Duke is returning to action, returning to the hardwood after 14 days looking to rebound as they host South Carolina State tonight in Durham!

Their previous game was on November 30, 2021 where they played in the ACC/ Big Ten Challenge as the top ranked team in the country.

That didn’t turn out so well!

Why?

Because Duke lost to Ohio State by a score of 71-66!

Where?

Columbus Ohio!

In Duke’s 71-66 loss to Ohio State Duke held an eight-point lead with five minutes remaining,

Duke scored just one point over the game’s final 5:18 and Ohio State scored the game’s final 12 points to knock off Duke.

“according to Stephen Wiseman’s article on newsobserver.com”

How?

Ohio State roared back with a 14-1 run to close it.

E.J. Liddell hit a mid-range jumper to put the Buckeyes (5-2) up 69-66 with 15 seconds remaining, Duke (7-1) pushed the ball down the floor and found freshman Paolo Banchero for a potential game-tying three-pointer. Banchero's three rimmed out and the rebound was grabbed by Cedric Russell, who was quickly fouled and made a pair of free throws at the other end to secure the Ohio State victory.

Although Duke was able to maintain the lead for the majority of the second half, they found themselves in foul trouble down the stretch. Graduate student Theo John fouled out of the game with 6:26 left, while Banchero, Wendell Moore Jr., Jeremy Roach and Mark Williams each played with four over the closing minutes.

Duke is returning to action 14 days looking to rebound as they host South Carolina State tonight in Durham.

This time,as the second ranked team in the AP Top 25 Poll because they’re behind Baylor who is now number one after Purdue who ranked third in this weeks AP Top 25 poll needed overtime to beat NC State 82-72 on Sunday in the Basketball Hall Of Fame Invitational in Brooklyn New York.

Duke comes into the game with a record of 7-1!

The reason?

As stated above they lost their previous game 14 days ago to Ohio State as the top ranked team in the country by a score of 71-66 in the ACC/ Big Ten Challenge.

In Duke’s 71-66 loss to Ohio State In Duke’s 71-66 loss to Ohio State Duke held an eight-point lead with five minutes remaining,

Duke scored just one point over the game’s final 5:18 and Ohio State scored the game’s final 12 points to knock off Duke.

“according to Stephen Wiseman’s article on newsobserver.com”

How?

Ohio State roared back with a 14-1 run to close it.

E.J. Liddell hit a mid-range jumper to put the Buckeyes (5-2) up 69-66 with 15 seconds remaining, Duke (7-1) pushed the ball down the floor and found freshman Paolo Banchero for a potential game-tying three-pointer. Banchero's three rimmed out and the rebound was grabbed by Cedric Russell, who was quickly fouled and made a pair of free throws at the other end to secure the Ohio State victory.

Although Duke was able to maintain the lead for the majority of the second half, they found themselves in foul trouble down the stretch. Graduate student Theo John fouled out of the game with 6:26 left, while Banchero, Wendell Moore Jr., Jeremy Roach and Mark Williams each played with four over the closing minutes.

“according to an article on goduke.com”

South Carolina State comes into the game with Duke with a record of 3-7!

Their most recent game?

A 67-66 win over High Point University Friday December 10, 2021!

In South Carolina state’s 67-66 win over High Point University scored in double figure as South Carolina State held off a late rally from High Point to capture their second straight victory, 67-66, in the 1st Annual No Room For Racism Classic Friday (Dec. 10th) at the Rock Hill Sports & Events Center.

Freshman forward Jemel Davis (six rebounds), graduate forward Deaquan Williams (five rebounds) and junior guard Rahsaan Williams all tossed in 12 points respectively in the win.

Despite 15 lofty turnovers, South Carolina State once again dominated in several categories including rebounds (36-32), bench points (23-6), points in the paint (30-24), fast break points (21-9), and tied for team assist (11-11).

Cameron Jones finished with nine (9) points, Edward Oliver-Hampton eight (8) and four rebounds along with, MEAC Rookie of the Week and freshman guard TJ Madlock adding seven points on the night.

With the win, South Carolina State leads the series 2-1 over High Point. The Bulldogs improve to 3-7 overall, while the Panthers fall to 5-5 on the season.

“according to an article on scsuathletics.com”

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

The game is going to be televised on ACC Network!