Duke Blue Devils defeat Baylor 89-66, reach Sweet 16

In a dominant performance, the No. 1 seed Duke Blue Devils defeated the ninth-seeded Baylor Bears 89-66 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Tyrese Proctor led Duke with 25 points, making 7 of 8 three-pointers, while Cooper Flagg contributed 18 points, nine rebounds, and six assists. Duke's offensive efficiency was remarkable, shooting 64% from the field and achieving a points per possession statistic of 1.5, the highest since 2016. The Blue Devils will advance to the Sweet 16, facing either Oregon or Arizona. This victory marks Duke's 34th Sweet Sixteen appearance in school history and continues their strong pursuit of the national title. Baylor, which has struggled in recent tournaments, was eliminated for the fourth consecutive year in the second round.