Despite standout center Kyle Filipowski's quiet offensive night, Duke still defeated Vermont by the final score of 64-47 in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Friday night.
The Blue Devils got into a bit of trouble during the second half, as Vermont cut the deficit to just five points with over 12 minutes remaining in the game. However, Duke instantly responded with a 6-0 run to extend the lead to double digits once again.
Filipowski grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds and was dominant on the defensive end of the floor, racking up three blocks and two steals.