It was projected to be a big time ACC matchup. The number 1 defense in the ACC vs the number 1 offense in the ACC. The battle of 2 undefeated teams in league play didn’t turn out to be the back-and-forth game most expected. The Devils went down to Dallas and methodically picked apart Andy Ensfield’s team with a defensive masterclass and an offensive explosion.
The Blue Devils didn’t have their typical slow start to begin the game. Duke was steady. Prepared. The first half saw a game of runs by both teams, the Blue Devils twice pushed their first half lead to 10, at the 15:22 mark (17-7) and again at the 6:34 mark (30-20).