No. 2 Duke Secures 83-54 Victory Over Syracuse

No. 2 Duke extended its winning streak to 16 games with a dominant 83-54 victory over Syracuse, maintaining a perfect 12-0 record in the ACC. Freshman Cooper Flagg contributed 11 points in a game where Duke's defense shined, forcing 14 turnovers and limiting Syracuse to a season-low 54 points. The Blue Devils, ranked fifth nationally in scoring defense, held the Orange to just 38% shooting from the field. This win sets up a crucial matchup against Clemson, who is 10-2 in the ACC and just 1.5 games behind Duke in the standings. Earlier, No. 10 Duke had a decisive 74-55 victory against Clemson, with Toby Fournier scoring 20 points off the bench. Duke's defensive prowess was evident in both games, as they forced a season-high 27 turnovers against Clemson and have maintained a strong turnover rate throughout the season.