Jared McCain and Mark Mitchell each had 15 points, and No. 4 seed Duke opened the NCAA Tournament with an uneven performance before finally pulling away from 13th-seeded Vermont for a 64-47 victory. Jeremy Roach scored 14 for the Blue Devils. Seeking its sixth national championship, Duke will face No.
Duke guard Jared McCain reacts after scoring a 3-point basket against Vermont during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the men’s NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 22, 2024, in New York. Duke won 64-47. Duke guard Jeremy Roach, right, shoots a 3-point basket over Vermont guard TJ Hurley during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the men’s NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 22, 2024, in New York. Duke won 64-47.
“I’m so happy with how I played,” Filipowski said, pointing out his four assists. “I did what I needed to do for this team in order to get this win.” Coming off two consecutive losses to in-state rivals, including an ACC quarterfinal flop against North Carolina State, the Blue Devils had trouble putting away Vermont until late. Tyrese Proctor finished with 13 points on 5-of-14 shooting for Duke, which outscored the Catamounts 20-2 at the free-throw line and 10-0 in points off turnovers.
“Yeah, we fed off that. And we wish like hell we could have gave them more to cheer about,” Vermont coach John Becker said. “Our guys were tired. We’re playing NBA players, you know what I mean? Like, we don’t have NIL. We don’t pay anyone anything. These kids are zero-star recruits.” “We knew it was going to be a battle,” coach Jon Scheyer said, praising his team’s defense and Filipowski’s unselfish play. “Just thought it was a terrific job by these guys and showing a lot of toughness, a lot of heart, and really proud of this win.”
Becker said he didn’t really speak to Long after the game, he just kissed him on the head. The junior guard from nearby Long Island left the locker room on crutches.
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