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Duke's season has not gone entirely according to plan. The Blue Devils picked up quarterback Darian Mensah out of the transfer portal on a lucrative NIL deal an
Indiana State is coming off a 64-55 win over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) on Monday following a 92-76 loss to Charlotte to start the season and a 104-73 win over Illinois Tech. The Sycamores have three players averaging 10 points or more per game: Ian Scott (14.3 ppg), Sterling Young (13) and Dereck Vorst (10.3).
The Duke Blue Devils and the Army Black Knights meet Tuesday at Christl Arena in West Point, New York. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.
Saturday's game between Duke and Virginia is about as 'must-win' as it gets. The Blue Devils still need another win to qualify for a bowl game, while both teams
The No. 4 Blue Devils (3-0) shot 56.9% from the field, going 70% in the second half, while holding Army to 30.9% from the field. Dame Sarr led Duke with 19 points while Isaiah Evans 17 and Pat Ngongba II 16. Three other Blue Devils finished in double figures: Cameron Boozer (15), Darren Harris (15) and Cayden Boozer (10).
UVA has better pass defense than what shows in yardage averages. The Cavaliers have solid defensive-backfield havoc and success-rate numbers in defending the aerial game. Give Virginia the nod when it comes to being able to slow down a capable Blue Devil pass game.
Duke's defensive tackle explained the defense's mindset and preparation heading into Saturday's matchup against Virginia