Duke Defeats Arizona in High-Scoring March Madness Battle
The Arizona vs Duke matchup in the NCAA Tournament delivered an electrifying showdown, with Duke emerging victorious 100-93 to advance to the Elite Eight. Cooper Flagg showcased his elite talent, scoring 30 points, dishing out seven assists, grabbing six rebounds, and blocking three shots, cementing his status as a future NBA star.
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer hailed Flagg’s performance as “one of the best tournament performances I’ve ever coached or been a part of.” The Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball team shot an impressive 60% from the field and 57.9% from three-point range, outpacing the Arizona Wildcats men’s basketball squad in a high-scoring contest at the Prudential Center.
Arizona vs Duke Score
| Team | 1H | 2H | Final |
| Arizona | 42 | 51 | 93 |
| Duke | 48 | 52 | 100 |
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Arizona guard Caleb Love, who has tormented Duke throughout his college career, put up a stellar 35-point performance, including a stretch of 15 consecutive points for the Wildcats. Despite his efforts, Duke held strong, sealing the victory with clutch free throws and defensive stops.
Arizona made a valiant effort to close the gap, with Carter Bryant knocking down a crucial three-pointer to bring them within five points with under two minutes left. However, Duke’s composure at the free-throw line ensured their place in the next round.
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Key Moments from Duke’s Victory
- Flagg’s buzzer-beater three from near the logo to close out the first half.
- A no-look alley-oop pass and a pinpoint assist for a three-pointer.
- A crucial block on Arizona’s KJ Lewis, sending the ball into the Arizona cheerleaders.
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What’s Next?
With this victory, Duke (34-3) advances to the Elite Eight, where they will face Alabama. A team that just set an NCAA Tournament record for most three-pointers in a game. A win would send Duke to the Final Four for the 18th time in program history.
Meanwhile, Arizona’s season comes to an end. But the program received a major boost earlier in the day with the commitment of Koa Peat. That’s one of the nation’s top high school prospects. He will join Tommy Lloyd’s squad alongside Bryce James, son of LeBron James, next season.
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