No. 21 Duke Surges Past No. 10 Baylor, 78

## No. 21 Duke Surges Past No. 10 Baylor, 78

Durham, N.C. – No. 21 Duke put on a dominating performance on Tuesday night, dismantling No. 10 Baylor 78-69 in Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Blue Devils used a balanced scoring attack and a stifling defense to secure their fourth consecutive victory.

## Background and Context

Duke entered the game coming off a hard-fought win over No. 15 Ohio State last weekend. Baylor, meanwhile, had won four of their last five games, including an impressive victory over No. 3 Gonzaga.

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Duke jumped out to a 10-point lead midway through the first half and never looked back. The Blue Devils shot 52% from the field, including 10-of-24 from three-point range. Freshman phenom Paolo Banchero led the way with 20 points, while Wendell Moore Jr. added 18 points and Jeremy Roach chipped in 17.

Baylor struggled to match Duke’s offensive efficiency. The Bears shot just 39% from the field and turned the ball over 14 times. James Akinjo led Baylor with 18 points, while LJ Cryer added 16.

## Analysis and Impact

Duke’s victory is a major statement for Mike Krzyzewski’s team. The Blue Devils have now defeated three top-15 opponents this season and have shown that they are capable of competing with the nation’s best.

“I’m proud of our guys,” Krzyzewski said. “We played with great intensity and effort. We’re still a young team, but we’re learning and growing every day.”

## Conclusion

Duke’s victory over Baylor is another sign that the Blue Devils are one of the top teams in the country. They will look to continue their momentum on Saturday when they travel to Chapel Hill to face No. 9 North Carolina.