No. 2 Duke opens season 84-50 over Army, hosts Coastal Carolina next
The gist
No. 2 Duke beat Army West Point 84-50 in its season opener, led by Dame Sarr's 16 points.
Duke coach Jon Scheyer wants cleaner play before Thursday's home game against Coastal Carolina.
How it unfolded
- Oct 25, 2026No. 2 Duke beat No. 17 Kansas 90-84 in an exhibition at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas; Patrick Ngongba II had 28 points and 10 rebounds.
- Nov 2, 2026Duke beat Army West Point 84-50 in its season opener at Cameron Indoor Stadium; Dame Sarr led with 16 points and Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje added 15 points and seven rebounds.
- Nov 5, 2026Duke is scheduled to host Coastal Carolina at Cameron Indoor Stadium at 8 p.m.
Key terms
- Division I
- The highest level of intercollegiate athletics sanctioned by the NCAA in the United States.
- zone defense
- A team-sport defensive system in which each player guards an assigned area of the court rather than a specific opponent.
Source: Wikipedia