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Duke Overcomes Halftime Deficit, Advances Past Siena

3/20/2026

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Duke trailed 43-32 at halftime against 16-seed Siena.
It was the first time a No. 1 seed trailed a 16-seed by double digits at halftime.
Duke rallied to beat Siena 71-65.
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer said the team was complacent and called it the toughest position he has faced.
Duke advances to face No. 9 TCU, and historical trends suggest they must improve to avoid an upset.

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Story summary

Duke trailed 43-32 at halftime against 16-seed Siena.
It was the first time a No. 1 seed trailed a 16-seed by double digits at halftime.
Duke rallied to beat Siena 71-65.
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer said the team was complacent and called it the toughest position he has faced.
Duke advances to face No. 9 TCU, and historical trends suggest they must improve to avoid an upset.