Appalachian State came to Cameron with a serious mindset and for much of the first half backed it up, taking it right to Duke despite far less size and talent.
For instance, Michael Almonancy scored 17 points in the first 11 minutes. We don’t think anyone keeps records like that but we can’t remember anyone scoring 17 that fast in Basketball Paradise.
Thing is though, after he got 17, Duke threw a blanket over him and a guy who looked like he might end with 40+ ended with...17.
Duke ripped off a 16-4 run to break the game open and took a 50-37 lead into the locker room.