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No. 16 Baylor Upsets No. 7 Duke in Paris Opener, 58-52

The Auburn transfer, back from a wrist injury, delivered 24 points behind a defense that smothered Duke.

Overview

  • Taliah Scott scored 24 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter, and hit late free throws after a steal to close out the win.
  • The game was tied 43-43 entering the fourth before Scott’s three-basket burst pushed Baylor ahead 49-43 as Duke managed just nine points in the final period.
  • Baylor limited Duke’s offense with roughly 29% opponent shooting, a 51–40 rebounding edge, and nine blocks, according to game reports.
  • Duke’s Toby Fournier led the Blue Devils with 16 points and 10 rebounds as Baylor contained the rest of the lineup.
  • The victory was Baylor’s first over a top-10 opponent since 2023 per the ESPN broadcast, and both teams return home Sunday with Duke hosting Holy Cross and Baylor facing Lindenwood.