Overview
- Isaiah Evans finished with 21 points and buried a clutch 3-pointer with 1:15 remaining to seal the win.
- Freshman Cameron Boozer scored 18 and Patrick Ngongba II matched his career high with 17 as Duke recovered from an early 11-0 deficit.
- SMU shot 56.6% from the field yet committed 21 turnovers that turned into 21 Duke points.
- The victory pushed Duke to 15-1 overall and 4-0 in ACC play and extended its home winning streak to 25.
- Jaden Toombs led SMU with 23 points and B.J. Edwards added 20 as the Mustangs fell to 12-4 and 1-2 in the league.