After relying heavily on Luke Kennard for an epic comeback win against Wake Forest, Duke Basketball used a balanced effort to defeat Notre Dame in an 84-74 win. The Blue Devils seem to have put their struggles on the road behind them after beating a talented ND team for their second straight ACC road win.
The main reason for Duke’s success against the Fighting Irish was their improvement defensively. The Blue Devils held the high-powered Notre Dame offense to only 25 points on 26.9% shooting in the first half. The Irish are known for their three-point shooting, and Duke Basketball was able to limit them from beyond the arc to only 33.