No. 9 Duke Rallies to Defeat Louisville in ACC Opener

The Blue Devils overcame a 14-point deficit to secure a 76-65 road victory, extending Louisville's losing streak to three games.

Duke's Cooper Flagg led the team with 20 points and 12 rebounds, including 13 points in the second half to fuel the comeback.
The Blue Devils erased a 14-point first-half deficit, using a 13-2 run in the second half to take control of the game.
Louisville, struggling with injuries and a short bench, started strong but faded, hitting only 11 of 31 three-pointers after a hot early stretch.
Terrence Edwards Jr. led Louisville with 21 points, but the Cardinals' depleted roster led to their third consecutive loss.
Duke improved to 9-2 on the season and will host Incarnate Word next, while Louisville, now 5-4, prepares to face UTEP at home.