Duke Defeats Arizona 69-55 Behind Cooper Flagg's Dominant Performance

Freshman Cooper Flagg led No. 12 Duke to a decisive road victory over No. 17 Arizona in a physical and hostile environment.

Cooper Flagg scored 24 points, with 16 in the second half, to propel Duke to its first win against a ranked opponent this season.
Duke's defense stifled Arizona, holding them to 39.6% shooting and limiting fast-break opportunities and offensive rebounds.
Kon Knueppel contributed 13 points, including two critical late-game three-pointers that helped secure the win.
The Blue Devils dominated the boards with a 43-30 rebounding edge, capitalizing on second-chance opportunities.
Arizona's preseason All-American Caleb Love struggled, scoring just eight points on 3-for-13 shooting, as the Wildcats dropped their second consecutive game.