The 9th ranked Duke Blue Devils would not downplay an undersized Wofford Terrier squad at Cameron Indoor Wednesday night cruising to a 93-58 victory. Duke improved their record to 10-2 on the season. The Blue Devils started the contest with an defensive mindset allowing just 7 points in the first quarter. 19 rebounds, 10 offensively allowed the Blue Devils to finish the period with a decisive 15 point lead (22-7). On the interior, Toby Fournier presented a physical size presence scoring 10 points in the first quarter.
(photo courtesy of Duke Chronicle)
Notably, the profound ball movement of the Blue Devils accounted for 10 assists and 13 second chance points, helping hold a 28-2 bench point advantage. 7 players attributed to the first half scoring column leading Duke into the half with a 21 point lead, 42-21.
After halftime the Terriers would extend their defense into the infamous 2-2-1 full court trap, but that wouldn't slow down Coach Kara's Blue Devils with Duke continuing to get out in transition for layups, attacking the paint, finishing the third quarter with 44 points in the paint.
Post game sentiments included Coach Kara Lawson giving high praises to senior Reign Richardson who had a game high 10 assists, including 17 in the last two contest. Jadyn Donovan contributed a game-high 11 rebounds with Oluci Okananwa pouring in 20 points.
Toby Fournier scored a game high 23 points on an efficient 8-11 shooting with 7 rebounds.
The Blue Devils head to South Florida Saturday, with tipoff starting at noon.
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