There is something magical about the Meadowlands in East Rutherford NJ. Duke has not lost there since 1998. It has been the home to some great moments in Blue Devil history (see video below). Today was just another entry in the history book as the Devils dusted the 7th ranked Xavier Musketeers.
Xavier did not record a field goal until the 14:30 mark of the first half and Duke ran out to a 22-3 lead before slowly extending to 30+. Jon Scheyer had 23 points and was automatic from behind the arc. Duke's stifling defense over matched the best of the Atlantic 10 and the game was never close. Great win for the Devils - a real team effort and a nice bounce back from the disappointing loss to Michigan.
Speaking of the Big Ten, its turning out to a banner day for the oft-forgotten conference with big wins out of Minnesota and Michigan State. Purdue has jumped all over Davidson early and short of some Steph Curry type miracle, they should make the Big Ten 3-0 against ranked teams.
The Mich St/Texas game might be the match up of the day (although Gonzaga and UConn could have something to say about that. No team led by more than 6 points the entire game and it came down to a clutch 3 by Durrell Summers to get State past the 5th ranked Long Horns.
The 2nd half is about to tip off now out in Seattle and one can only hope this comes down to the wire. Why? Two words - Gus. Johnson.
And now, for old times sake, perhaps the best game ever played by a student-athlete. Duke vs Texas at the Meadowlands just a few years back.
41 points on 12/13 shooting.
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