Duke Blue Devils Outmaneuver Vermont Catamounts in South Regional Showdown

The Duke Blue Devils, ranked 13th, showcased their dominance with a 64-47 victory over the Vermont Catamounts. The Blue Devils' season record now stands at an impressive 27-8, while the Catamounts fall to a less fortunate 21-10. The game unfolded at the Barclays Center, where fans witnessed a compelling display of basketball.

From the outset, the Duke Blue Devils took control of the game with a strong first half performance, scoring 34 points to Vermont's 29. Their offensive efforts were matched by an equally robust defense that held off their opponents effectively throughout the match. The second half saw Duke maintain their lead by adding another 30 points against Vermont's struggle to keep pace, only managing to put up an additional 18 points.

The statistics reveal that Duke excelled in various aspects of play. They achieved a field goal percentage of forty-two and were particularly effective from the free-throw line with a sixty-nine percent completion rate. Their defensive prowess was evident as they out-rebounded Vermont with thirty-eight rebounds compared to twenty-six and blocked five shots during play.

On offense, Duke made nineteen field goals out of forty-five attempts and converted six three-pointers from eighteen attempts – showcasing thirty-three percent accuracy from beyond the arc. They also capitalized on turnovers by scoring ten points off them and maintained better ball control with only nine turnovers compared to twelve by Vermont.

Vermont's performance was marked by determination but ultimately fell short against Duke's cohesive play. They managed twenty field goals on fifty-two attempts for a thirty-eight percent shooting success rate and struggled from long range with just twenty-five percent accuracy on three-pointers. Despite these challenges, they fought valiantly in paint scoring twenty-four points but were hindered by thirteen personal fouls which contributed to their defeat.

As for individual performances from both teams – specific player statistics are not provided – it is clear that teamwork played an integral role in this matchup as both teams had double-digit assists; eleven for Duke and twelve for Vermont.

Looking ahead without making any assumptions about future outcomes or performances; fans can anticipate more exciting basketball action as March Madness continues its course through thrilling matchups across various venues nationwide.

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