In a dominant display of defense, No. 11 Duke defeated Seattle 70-48 on Friday night, holding the Redhawks to just 21.3 percent shooting. Tyrese Proctor led the Blue Devils with 13 points, while freshman Cooper Flagg contributed nine points, nine rebounds, and seven assists. Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe led Seattle with nine points and 12 rebounds.
Duke took control of the game with a strong start to the second half, scoring the first 13 points and holding Seattle scoreless for the first eight minutes. The Blue Devils, coming off a loss to No. 1 Kansas, showcased an impressive defensive performance and turned the game into a cruising romp.
This was the first meeting between Seattle and Duke, with the Redhawks seeking their first win against an Atlantic Coast Conference opponent since 2010. Seattle struggled to find their shot, missing 23 of 25 attempts during a key stretch of the game.
Up next, Seattle will host Portland State while Duke faces a tough challenge against No. 4 Auburn in the ACC/SEC Challenge. After the win over Seattle, Duke looks to carry their momentum into the upcoming matchup against Auburn.
The story, reported by Aaron Beard of the Associated Press, highlights Duke’s strong defensive performance and sets the stage for their upcoming game against Auburn.
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