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Duke Rallies Past Siena, Faces TCU Next

3/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Duke Blue Devils defeated the Siena Saints 71-65 in the first round, overcoming an 11-point halftime deficit en route to a second-round matchup with No. 9 TCU.
Gavin Doty of the Siena Saints scored 21 points.
Cameron Boozer of the Duke Blue Devils scored 22 points.
Cayden Boozer of the Duke Blue Devils added 19 points.
Jon Scheyer, head coach of the Duke Blue Devils, acknowledged being outcoached by Gerry McNamara.

History

Historical Context

The 1985 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament was historic as it expanded to 64 teams, enhancing competition. Georgetown, coached by John Thompson and featuring star Patrick Ewing, entered as the defending champion but lost to Villanova in a stunning upset, 66-64, marking Villanova's first national title. This tournament's evolution has since shaped college basketball culture, with teams like Duke and Siena striving for recognition.

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Story summary

The Duke Blue Devils defeated the Siena Saints 71-65 in the first round, overcoming an 11-point halftime deficit en route to a second-round matchup with No. 9 TCU.
Gavin Doty of the Siena Saints scored 21 points.
Cameron Boozer of the Duke Blue Devils scored 22 points.
Cayden Boozer of the Duke Blue Devils added 19 points.
Jon Scheyer, head coach of the Duke Blue Devils, acknowledged being outcoached by Gerry McNamara.

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