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The Miami (FL) Hurricanes emerged victorious with a 64-58 scoreline against the Duke Blue Devils, improving their season record to an impressive tally. The game, marked by intense competition and a display of skillful play, saw both teams give their all on the court. The Hurricanes showcased their defensive strength with four blocks and nine steals, while also capitalizing on turnovers to score 16 points off them.


Duke Blue Devils VS Miami (FL) Hurricanes

The home team's offense was fueled by accurate shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 42 percent of their three-point attempts. This sharpshooting contributed significantly to their total field goal percentage of 41 percent. The Hurricanes also demonstrated proficiency from the free-throw line with a solid 70 percent completion rate.


On the rebounding front, Miami (FL) pulled down a total of 31 rebounds, seven of which were offensive boards that helped generate eight second-chance points. Their defensive efforts were relentless throughout each quarter as they held Duke to just 40 percent shooting from two-point range and an even lower three-point percentage at just 21 percent.


The Blue Devils did not go down without a fight; they managed to accumulate a total of 36 rebounds and distributed well with 18 assists throughout the game. However, turnovers proved costly for them as they gave up possession eighteen times compared to fourteen by Miami (FL). Despite these challenges, Duke stayed competitive in scoring within paint where they tallied up twenty-eight points.


As fans look ahead after this hard-fought victory for Miami (FL), attention turns towards their next challenge on February first at six PM Eastern Time when they face off against Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem. Fans eager to support can catch all the action live as it unfolds in North Carolina or tune in for broadcast updates during game time.

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