Duke 80, at Stanford 50

PALO ALTO, Calif. (Interstat) — The Duke Blue Devils delivered a defensive masterclass, suffocating the Stanford Cardinal from the opening tip and cruising to an 80-50 victory in a nonconference men’s basketball game Saturday at Maples Pavilion. The game was effectively decided in a nightmarish first half for the home team. Duke’s relentless pressure and physicality overwhelmed Stanford, forcing a cascade of turnovers and contested shots. The Cardinal managed only 19 points before halftime, shooting a dismal 6 of 27 from the field and committing 11 turnovers. Duke, meanwhile, operated with clinical efficiency, building a 35-19 lead that felt insurmountable… Read more...