DURHAM, N.C. (Interstat) — Duke defeated SMU 82-75 in an Atlantic Coast Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Cameron Indoor Stadium before a crowd of 9,314.

The Blue Devils (15-1) used balanced scoring and superior free-throw shooting to hold off the Mustangs (12-4). Duke made 21 of 27 free throws, while SMU attempted only nine, making eight. The Blue Devils also forced 19 turnovers, converting them into key transition opportunities.

Cameron Boozer led Duke with 18 points and seven rebounds. Isaiah Evans added 21 points. SMU’s Jaden Toombs scored a game-high 23 points, and BJ Edwards added 20 points and seven rebounds. The Mustangs shot 56.6% from the field but could not overcome the disparity in free throws and turnovers.