The takeaway: In a commanding road performance, No. 6 Duke ran Stanford out of Maples Pavilion, cruising to an 80–50 victory behind a dominant double-double from Cameron Boozer and suffocating defense that neutralized Stanford’s top offensive threats. Duke led wire-to-wire, built a big early advantage, and simply never looked back in one of the most lopsided victories of its season. (Stanford Cardinal Athletics)
Score & line
- Final: Duke 80, Stanford 50. (Halftime: Duke 35, Stanford 19). (ESPN.com)
- Records after the game: Duke 17-1, 6-0 ACC; Stanford 14-5, 3-3 ACC. (Stanford Cardinal Athletics)
Key stats
- Duke: 28-50 FG (56.0%), 4-10 3PT (40.0%), 20-28 FT (71.4%), 35 rebounds, 16 assists, 11 turnovers. (ESPN.com)
- Stanford: 21-58 FG (36.2%), 6-25 3PT (24.0%), 6-10 FT (60.0%), 29 rebounds, 6 assists, 18 turnovers. (From team totals in Stanford official recap.) (Stanford Cardinal Athletics)
Top performers:
- Cameron Boozer (Duke): 30 points, 14 rebounds — a workhorse showing both scoring efficiency and physicality on the boards. (Stanford Cardinal Athletics)
- Isaiah Evans (Duke): 15 points and solid perimeter play. (Stanford Cardinal Athletics)
- Patrick Ngongba II (Duke): Added 13 points to round out the balanced attack. (Stanford Cardinal Athletics)
- Jeremy Dent-Smith (Stanford): Team-high 18 points (including 3 triples) in a valiant effort for the Cardinal. (Stanford Cardinal Athletics)
Game flow — the moments that mattered
- Explosive start: Duke jumped out early, closing the first quarter with sustained offensive pressure and smothering defense. The Blue Devils led 35–19 at halftime, controlling tempo and forcing Stanford into trouble with ball security and shot selection. (ESPN.com)
- Boozer takeover: Cameron Boozer was irresistible near the basket — scoring efficiently inside, grabbing 14 rebounds, and even featuring highlight plays like a two-handed slam putback late in the first half. His sustained dominance kept Stanford guessing and energized Duke’s crowd of traveling fans. (Norwalk Hour)
- Defense sets the tone: Duke’s defense held Stanford’s leading scorer, freshman Ebuka Okorie, to just nine points — far below his recent exploits, including a 36-point game earlier in the week. (Stanford Cardinal Athletics)
- Capitalizing on mistakes: The Blue Devils scored 22 points off Stanford turnovers, turning Cardinal miscues into easy transition buckets and irreversibly swinging momentum early. (Stanford Cardinal Athletics)
- Second-half control: Duke extended its lead throughout the second half, never letting Stanford cut into the margin. Stanford’s bench showed some resilience late, but Duke’s efficiency from the field (56%) and dominance in the paint (44–20 advantage) kept the game out of reach. (Stanford Cardinal Athletics)
Player & coaching notes
- Duke depth and balance: While Boozer’s line grabbed headlines, contributions from Evans and Ngongba II ensured Duke’s offense didn’t stagnate. The team’s overall execution — especially on defense and rebounding — reflected disciplined coaching from the Blue Devils. (Stanford Cardinal Athletics)
- Stanford’s challenge: Without full roster depth and struggling with turnovers (18), Stanford couldn’t find offensive rhythm. The Cardinal played in front of a sold-out home crowd hoping to complete a tough homestand, but Duke’s pressure and efficiency proved too much. (Stanford Cardinal Athletics)
Why Duke won
- Defense first: Limiting Stanford to 36% shooting and forcing 18 turnovers allowed Duke to control possession and pace. (Stanford Cardinal Athletics)
- Rebounding and paint points: Duke’s edge on the glass translated directly into extra scoring opportunities and kept the Cardinal from getting second-chance points. (Stanford Cardinal Athletics)
- Star power delivered: Boozer’s consistent scoring and rebounding anchored the Blue Devils’ dominance throughout. (Stanford Cardinal Athletics)
Quick look ahead
Duke remains perfect in ACC play and will return home to host Wake Forest next Saturday. Stanford will regroup at Maples Pavilion next weekend against California. (Stanford Cardinal Athletics)
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