Top-ranked Kansas emerged victorious in a thrilling 75-72 win over No. 11 Duke in the Vegas Showdown, despite the ejection of star center Hunter Dickinson. Dickinson was thrown out of the game after receiving a fragrant-2 foul for kicking Duke’s Maliq Brown in the head in the second half.
Dajuan Harris led the way for Kansas with 14 points, while Zeke Mayo and AJ Storr also made significant contributions with 12 and 11 points, respectively. Meanwhile, highly touted Duke freshman Cooper Flagg stepped up in Dickinson’s absence, finishing with 13 points.
The game was closely contested throughout, with Mayo hitting a crucial jumper late in the game to secure the win for Kansas. Tyrese Proctor led Duke with 15 points, while Knueppel, Flagg, and James also reached double figures in scoring.
Despite the loss of Dickinson, Kansas was able to hold on for the win, showcasing their depth and resilience. Duke, on the other hand, will look to build on Flagg’s strong performance and bounce back in their upcoming game against Seattle.
This victory marks Kansas’ fourth win in the last five meetings with Duke, highlighting the intense rivalry between these two powerhouse programs. With both teams shooting well from the field, the game came down to the wire, ultimately ending with Knueppel’s missed 3-pointer at the buzzer.
Kansas will next face Furman, while Duke will return home to take on Seattle in their next matchup.
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