In a remarkable display of skill and strategy, Duke University's basketball team, the Blue Devils, secured their spot in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament with a commanding victory over James Madison University, covering the spread with Duke -6.5 and surpassing the total points line of O 147.5. The standout performance came from freshman Jared McCain, who scored 30 points and made 8 three-pointers, contributing significantly to Duke's 93-55 win. The game showcased Duke's offensive prowess, with the team making 14 out of 28 three-point attempts and achieving 22 assists on 33 field goals. This victory marks Duke's 29th appearance in the Sweet 16, a testament to the program's enduring success and competitive spirit.
Duke takes care of business against JMU and is headed to its 29th Sweet 16 appearance in program history ๐ฅ https://t.co/o3WTrcdwBY
The Blue Devils are headed to the SWEET SIXTEEN! https://t.co/ZrbJgBDw2b
Duke (-6) rolls against James Madison into the Sweet 16 ๐ Favorites are now 11-0 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament โ https://t.co/oN8TOcyB6p
Duke is #Sweet16 bound! ๐ #MarchMadness @DukeMBB https://t.co/fAUwtTqWbD
A Duke-named team is indeed moving on to the Sweet 16โฆ ..and itโs the Blue Devils with a DECISIVE victory. ๐ โ DUKE -6.5 โ O 147.5 https://t.co/ChOJeFcbhx
(4) DUKE IS BACK IN THE SWEET 16 ๐ The Blue Devils roll past (12) James Madison 93-55 to advance! #MarchMadness https://t.co/1zTkGhcHfN
(4) DUKE IS BACK IN THE SWEET 16 ๐ The Blue Devils roll past (12) James Madison to advance! #MarchMadness https://t.co/C6WYY02XWj
Duke beats JMU 93-55. Blue Devils emphatically punch their ticket to the program's 29th Sweet 16, where they'll get Houston or Texas A&M on Friday. Jared McCain scored 30 and made 8 3s; Tyrese Proctor had 18. Duke had 22 assists on 33 FGs. Made 14 of 28 3s.
Jared McCain is just unreal today
Jared McClain missed his final two 3s, one forced from way deep and another one at the buzzer. At the half, 22 points, 7 for 11 from the field. 6 for 8 from 3. Duke 47, Dukes 25.
Jared McCain's 22 points are the most in a first half by any player this tournament. https://t.co/JkOhHKFfnQ
Duke leads JMU 47-25. In full transparency ... didn't see *that* coming. Duke threw the first, second and third punches. Jared McCain has 22 points; Duke has 11 assists on 17 FGs. Jeremy Roach is playing through a reportedly dislocated pinkie on his left hand.
Jared McCain will end the first half with an eFG% of 91 percent.
Half: Duke 47, JMU 25 McCain 6-of-8 from deep for 22 https://t.co/hLYCVy7qfp
Halftime: Duke 47, JMU 25. Jared McClain leads all scorers with 22 points (6-for-6 from three) in a sensational first half.
Jared McCain is on fire in the first half๐ฅ ๐ต 22 Points ๐ต 7/9 FG ๐ต 6/6 3PM (via @MarchMadnessMBB) https://t.co/qUtDvpsWFT
Jared McClain already has 22 points and is a perfect 6-for-6 form three in the first half today.
Jared McClain 22, JMU 23 The Dukle freshman is 6-6 from 3 in the first half.
Duke 40, JMU 19. 4:01 to play in the first half.
Jared McCain has 17 points with 6 1/2 minutes left in the first half.
Jared McCain: 17 points, 5/5 from 3 James Madison: 17 points, 0/4 from 3 And that's with under seven minutes until halftime ๐ฌ
Duke is a blazing 7-of-12 from deep McCain is 5-of-5, Proctor 2-of-4 https://t.co/wJTRx49DfI
Tallahassee version of Jared McCain is on display. The freshman has made 5 of 5 3-pointers through game's first 13 minutes. Has 17 points, Duke is up 31-17
Jared (Gohlke) McCain
It's the Jared McCain show. Perfect 5-for-5 from deep and has 17 points. James Madison doesn't look ready for this. 31-17, Duke.
MY GOD JARED MCCAIN
Jared McCain is 4/4 from beyond the arc to start the game against James Madison ๐ฅ https://t.co/ElcAti0m2i
JARED MCCAIN IS HEATING UP EARLY ๐ฅ https://t.co/m5WkL4jGV4
Duke canโt miss a shot, particularly from distance, where it has dialed up six of ten attempts beyond the arc. McCain has four of those six to give himself a dozen points with 11:46 remaining in the opening stanza. The Blue Devils are all over James Madison right now, 24-9.
Duke leads JMU, 24-9. The Blue Devils are 6-of-10 from three, and it feels like the Dukes (plural) are in danger of getting run off the court.
ICYMI: Creighton outlasts Oregon 86-73 in double OT thriller to earn spot in Sweet 16 of March Madness (from @AP) https://t.co/DCCmyKUar5
What a win! Onto the Sweet 16! @BluejayMBB #GoJays https://t.co/4t7z2gf9Ul
Creighton clips Oregon in 2 OT thriller to advance into Sweet 16 https://t.co/skA4TUErUU https://t.co/cCs2WmbRla
Creighton's double overtime win over Oregon was a roller coaster ๐ข #MarchMadness https://t.co/li1Y4E3ylL
What a 2OT win to reach the Sweet 16 looks like! Creightonโs moving on to Detroit! @WOWT6News #GoJays https://t.co/jazZU1XIvG
What a battle! @BluejayMBB advances to the Sweet 16 after a 2OT showdown ๐บ https://t.co/tP6hxpgW8u
THE BLUEJAYS ADVANCE IN DOUBLE OT โผ๏ธ #MarchMadness @BluejayMBB https://t.co/Fm2HveiWG4
The Bluejays are going to the SWEET SIXTEEN! https://t.co/6Bj8izzn6x
(3) CREIGHTON MOVES ON ๐ฅ The Bluejays win a 2OT BATTLE against (11) Oregon 86-73 ๐ช #MarchMadness https://t.co/McjNkoMg4N
"JASEN GREEN RIMROCKING!" CREIGHTON LEADS BY EIGHT IN 2OT ๐ฆ #MarchMadness @BluejayMBB https://t.co/B42a4Fpa5c
CREIGHTON FORCES OT โผ๏ธ (via @MarchMadnessMBB) https://t.co/33iq2cqwZt
CREIGHTON! ONIONS!! OVERTIME!!! https://t.co/E7dMQcAchR
CREIGHTON. OVERTIME
The Wolfpack are going to the SWEET SIXTEEN! https://t.co/kv2cl0p17o
The Tar Heels shook off a slow start and are MOVING ON to the Sweet Sixteen. ๐ฅ https://t.co/p5iZ6egkwc
The Tar Heels are going to the SWEET SIXTEEN! https://t.co/S2lQod5dqP
No. 1 @UNC_Basketball is moving on to the Sweet 16! ๐ https://t.co/pTedABrfu5
The Blue Devils punch their ticket to the Round of 32 ๐ช โ DUKE -12.5 โ U 133.5 Total Points https://t.co/ltHWEMVo6D
Duke handles business and is headed to the Round of 32! ๐ โ DUKE -12.5 โ U 133.5 Total Points https://t.co/d4Z8hE0crg
Duke handles business and his headed to the Round of 32! ๐ โ DUKE -12.5 โ U 133.5 Total Points https://t.co/jJ6DaKgrBI
(4) DUKE IS SECOND ROUND BOUND ๐ฎโ๐จ The Blue Devils beat (13) Vermont 64-47 to advance! ๐ #MarchMadness https://t.co/gELWOVdv90