In a stunning display of skill, Duke freshman Jared McCain tied the program record for the most points in a game by a Duke freshman, previously set by Zion Williamson, with 35 points against Florida State. McCain's performance included an impressive 12-for-20 shooting from the field and 8-for-11 from behind the arc. His efforts were crucial in Duke's 76-67 victory over Florida State, with Duke leading 44-34 at halftime. Beyond McCain's record-tying achievement, he also set a new Duke freshman record for most three-pointers in a game with 8, surpassing the previous record held by Cam Reddish. McCain's scoring spree began early, with 14 points in the first eight minutes and 25 points by halftime, putting him on pace to potentially surpass the ACC's single-game scoring record. Despite a slower second half, McCain's first-half performance was enough to secure Duke's win and make a strong case for his consideration as the national freshman of the year. Jeremy Roach also contributed with 17 points. Duke's next game is at Miami.
Jared McCain had himself a game tying Zion Williamson's freshman record 🪣🔥 @DukeMBB https://t.co/XROOEufaNI
Quite a day for Duke and freshman Jared McCain in Tallahassee on Saturday. A record-setting performance and a Blue Devils road win https://t.co/gTG1CUIhs8
FSU can’t overcome McCain’s three-point barrage, falls to Duke https://t.co/FMJWMyqNy9
Duke beats Florida State 76-67. Story starts with Jared McCain's 35 points, tying Zion Williamson's record for a Duke freshman. Jeremy Roach "only" scored 17, and the Blue Devils start a 3-game road swing with a relatively comfortable win. Duke is at Miami on Wednesday.
Jared McCain: 35 points, 12-for-20 from the field, 8-for-11 from 3. Tied Zion Williamson's program record for the most points in a game by a Duke freshman.
Jared McCain tie for the 11th-most points (31) by a Duke freshman. Needs just four more to tie @Zionwilliamson for most ever with 35. https://t.co/ayPkhu1VjQ
McCain has the freshman record for most made threes in a game (8) and is tied for second-most threes made in a game all-time for Duke. https://t.co/r7wxMWbLk7
McCain drills a 3-pointer to give him 31 points. Still have 8:47 to play. Duke up 60-51
Duke is 4 of 17 in the 2nd half. Also McCain has only attempted 3 shots.
McCain has yet to attempt a shot in the second half. Still has 25 points with 7 3-pointers. Duke up 50-43 with 15:52 to play
McCain has already tied the Duke freshman record for most 3-pointers in a game. Cam Reddish also hit 7.
Duke record for 3-pointers in game: Battier and Redick each made 9. McCain had 7 in the first half
Jared McCain at the half today: 25 points 9/10 FG 7/8 from three https://t.co/yShMy8qBfY
Jared McCain's 25 points at halftime today puts him on pace to become the 1st ACC player to hang 50 in a game since Kenny Anderson of Georgia Tech in 1990.
Just in the first half, @J_mccain_24 (7-8 3FG) has tied @camreddish for most three-pointers by a @DukeMBB freshman in a game. All-time record is 9, held by @jj_redick and @ShaneBattier https://t.co/vI2aJK9WPS
The last Duke player to hit 5 or more 3-pointers in game is.....Jared McCain against Bucknell. He had 17 points with 5 3-pointers that night.
Jared McCain buries yet another 3 to end the first half — incredible first 20 minutes for the freshman. 25 points, 7-for-8 from behind the arc.
McCain dribbles two steps back behind the line in transition to drill a 3-pointer giving Duke a 44-34 lead at halftime over Florida State. The freshman has 25 points on 9 of 10 shooting (7 of 8 3s).
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Second straight road game for Jared McCain with at least 22 points (he had 23 at UNC). Still 5:02 to play in the first half. Sheesh.
McCain is 8 for 8 from the field (6 of 6 on 3s) for 22 points. There's still 5:02 to play in the first half.
Jared McCain is feeling it. He's made his first 5 shots (4 3-pointers) and Duke leads 22-18. Game isn't even nine minutes old
Jared McCain has 14 points in the first eight minutes. Could make a case for him as national freshman of the year.
Jared McCain now with his fourth double-double in Duke's last five games.
Four of the last five games Jared McCain has double digit rebounds https://t.co/ygDaQg4mqv
Jared McCain 10 rebounds….again. https://t.co/EtojkpIxSL