Overview
- Patrick Ngongba II posted 17 points and eight rebounds, Cameron Boozer added 14, and six Blue Devils finished in double figures.
- Duke shot 58% from the field and went 17-for-33 from three, marking a third straight 100-point outing.
- Niagara's leading scorer finished with 15 points on five threes as the Purple Eagles shot 27.1%, committed 17 turnovers, and were outrebounded 40-20.
- The matchup featured Duke coach Jon Scheyer against former teammate Greg Paulus, now in his seventh season guiding Niagara.
- The event continues with Niagara playing Howard on Saturday before Duke hosts Howard, led by alumnus Kenny Blakeney, on Sunday.