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Duke Overpowers Baylor 89-66 to Advance to Sweet 16

Led by Tyrese Proctor's shooting and Cooper Flagg's all-around performance, Duke eliminated Baylor, ending Jeremy Roach's season against his former team.

Jeremy Roach, who played four seasons at Duke before transferring to Baylor, says of playing the Blue Devils in Sunday's NCAA Tournament game: "Not trying to make anything bigger than what it is, it’s just another basketball game."
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Overview

  • Tyrese Proctor scored 25 points, including seven 3-pointers, to lead Duke's dominant offensive display against Baylor.
  • Freshman Cooper Flagg contributed 18 points, nine rebounds, and six assists, showcasing his versatility in the win.
  • A decisive 12-0 run late in the first half helped Duke build a commanding 47-30 halftime lead, from which Baylor could not recover.
  • Jeremy Roach, a former Duke player now with Baylor, faced his old team but played a reduced role, scoring six points off the bench.
  • Baylor's season ended in the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the fourth straight year, while Duke advanced to the Sweet 16 for the second consecutive season.