Duke uses big second-half run to beat Kansas in final exhibition
Duke used big games from Patrick Ngongba and John Blackwell along with an 11-0 run in second half to defeat Kansas.
Duke secured a 90-84 victory over Kansas in their final exhibition game, thanks to a crucial second-half surge. The Blue Devils maintained a slender 12-point lead at the first half's 8:29 mark. Kansas responded with a 26-12 run, pulling ahead two points at the break. The teams exchanged leads early on in the second half, until Duke's 11-0 run proved decisive.
Patrick Ngongba was the standout performer for Duke, tallying a game-high 28 points and 10 rebounds. John Blackwell chipped in with 23 points, demonstrating sharpshooting skills with 4 of his 7 three-pointers and 7 of his 8 free throws. Dame Sarr contributed 12 points for the Blue Devils. Tyran Stokes led Kansas' scoring with 27 points, along with eight rebounds and seven assists. The Blue Devils will kick off their regular season against Army on Monday, November 2nd.
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