Duke Blue Devils Outmaneuver Richmond Spiders in Quarter Clash

The Duke Blue Devils emerged victorious over the Richmond Spiders with a final score of 72-61. The Blue Devils' season record now stands at an impressive 1-0, while the Spiders fall to 0-1. The game, part of the Portland 3 - First Round - Game 7, showcased a competitive spirit from both teams.

The Blue Devils started strong in the first quarter with 23 points but faced a slight setback in the second, adding only five points to their tally. However, they bounced back remarkably in the third and fourth quarters scoring 23 and 21 points respectively. Their offensive efforts were complemented by a solid defense that blocked four shots and made five steals.

Offensively, Duke was led by their precision from the free-throw line where they capitalized on all nine attempts ensuring a perfect free throw percentage for this game. They also dominated inside with twenty-eight points scored in paint and outrebounded their opponents significantly grabbing forty rebounds compared to Richmond's twenty-two.

The team's passing game was also on point as they racked up eighteen assists which contributed to an assist turnover ratio of 1.64 indicating efficient ball handling against Richmond's ratio of just above one. Moreover, Duke capitalized on turnovers scoring seventeen points off them while limiting their own turnovers to eleven.

Richmond put up a valiant effort shooting fifty-six percent from beyond the arc making ten three-pointers out of eighteen attempts which kept them within striking distance throughout most of the contest. They also had fifteen assists showcasing good teamwork but couldn't overcome Duke's defensive pressure as evidenced by sixteen total turnovers.

Duke’s bench played an integral role contributing valuable minutes and maintaining energy levels throughout each quarter which helped secure this win at Value City Arena.

Looking ahead, fans can catch the next game for Duke Blue Devils as they face off against Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena located at Columbus OH on March 24th at around noon Eastern Time Zone (ET). The match will be broadcasted live for supporters who wish to follow along and cheer on their team.