Late Three Lifts Duke Over Florida in Tight Contest

DURHAM, N.C. (Interstat) — Isaiah Evans made a 3-pointer with 21 seconds remaining to lift Duke to a 67-66 win over Florida in a nonconference men’s basketball game Tuesday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

The Blue Devils, who improved to 9-0, led 36-24 at halftime but the Gators (5-3) rallied to tie the game in the final minute. Cameron Boozer led all scorers with 29 points for Duke. Thomas Haugh paced Florida with 24 points.

Duke’s defense recorded 11 blocks. A crowd of 9,314 watched the narrow victory.