Duke Routs Boston College Behind Dominant First Half

DURHAM, N.C. (Interstat) — Duke used a commanding first-half performance to cruise past Boston College 67-49 in Atlantic Coast Conference men’s basketball Tuesday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

The Blue Devils built a 42-27 halftime lead and were never threatened, holding the Eagles to 38.5% shooting from the floor. Duke’s defense forced 11 turnovers, converting them into 13 points.

Cameron Boozer led Duke with 19 points. Fred Payne scored 14 for Boston College. The Eagles managed only two assists as a team.

Duke improved to 21-1 overall. Boston College fell to 9-13.