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No. 4 Duke Stifles Boston College 67–49 for 10th Straight Win

The result preserves Duke's perfect ACC start ahead of Saturday's visit to No. 14 North Carolina.

Overview

  • Cameron Boozer posted 19 points, 12 rebounds and a season-high five steals to lead the Blue Devils.
  • Duke improved to 21-1 overall and 10-0 in ACC play, maintaining one of the nation's best records.
  • The Blue Devils opened on a 13-0 run and led by as many as 18 before taking a 42-27 halftime edge.
  • Duke managed a season-low 25 points after the break yet controlled the game with defense that held Boston College to 38% shooting and forced 12 turnovers.
  • Boston College fell to 9-13 (2-7 ACC), matched its season-low scoring output and remained winless in 15 visits to Durham.