DURHAM, N.C. (Interstat) — The Duke women’s basketball team delivered a commanding defensive performance Wednesday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium, overwhelming Norfolk State in an 83-32 nonconference victory.

The Blue Devils improved to 2-1 on the young season, while the Spartans evened their record at 2-2.

Duke’s defense was the story of the game, holding Norfolk State to a frigid 16 percent shooting from the floor. The Spartans managed just 10 field goals on 62 attempts and connected on only 2 of 20 shots from beyond the three-point arc. The Blue Devils also dominated the interior, outscoring Norfolk State 38-16 in the paint and blocking 12 shots.

Offensively, Duke shared the wealth with a balanced scoring attack. Taina Mair, a guard from Boston, led all scorers with 18 points, adding five rebounds and three assists. Delaney Thomas of Charles Town, West Virginia, filled the stat sheet with nine points, seven rebounds and two assists.

The Blue Devils also received significant contributions from their frontcourt. Arianna Roberson from San Antonio, Texas, scored 12 points and grabbed six rebounds in just 11 minutes of action, while Toby Fournier of Toronto, Canada, added 10 points, five rebounds and four blocks. Riley Nelson from Clarksburg, Maryland, also chipped in 12 points.

For Norfolk State, the offensive struggles were profound. The team finished with an offensive rating of just 39.2, scoring 32 points on 82 possessions. Despite the shooting woes, the Spartans showed tenacity on defense, recording 18 steals and forcing Duke into 22 turnovers. LeAire Nicks from Des Moines, Iowa, and Carmen Kweti of Frederick, Maryland, each pulled down six rebounds in the losing effort.

Duke took control from the opening tip, leading 17-5 after the first quarter and extending the advantage to 38-16 by halftime. The Blue Devils continued to pull away after the break, outscoring the Spartans 20-10 in the third quarter and 25-6 in the final period.

The game was played before an announced crowd of 2,140 at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Duke now looks ahead to a road test at West Virginia on Friday. Norfolk State continues a challenging road stretch with a game at Iowa State on Sunday.