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Duke Dominates Virginia 80-62 Despite Injury Setback

2/18/2025

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Summary

Story summary

In a commanding performance, No. 3 Duke triumphed over Virginia with an 80-62 victory, fueled by Cooper Flagg's impressive double-double of 17 points and 14 rebounds. Isaiah Evans and Kon Knueppel matched his scoring, each adding 17 points. Despite dominating the boards 41-21, Duke faced a setback with Maliq Brown's shoulder injury during the game.

History

Historical Context

Duke's 80-62 victory over Virginia echoes their storied history, including their 1992 championship win led by Coach Mike Krzyzewski. With a strong performance from Cooper Flagg, Duke continues to build on a legacy that includes multiple ACC titles and a reputation for developing NBA talent.

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Story summary

In a commanding performance, No. 3 Duke triumphed over Virginia with an 80-62 victory, fueled by Cooper Flagg's impressive double-double of 17 points and 14 rebounds. Isaiah Evans and Kon Knueppel matched his scoring, each adding 17 points. Despite dominating the boards 41-21, Duke faced a setback with Maliq Brown's shoulder injury during the game.

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