Yes, Duke scored 101 points, but the Blue Devils’ defense dominated Syracuse

Updated: Feb. 16, 2026, 10:23 p.m.Syracuse forward Donnie Freeman drives to the basket during the Orange's 101-64 loss at Duke on Monday. (N. Scott Trimble | strimble@syracuse.com)N. Scott Trimble | strimble@syracuse.com By Mike Waters | mwaters@syracuse.com Durham, N.C. – The 101 points stand out. The Duke Blue Devils lit up Syracuse and the scoreboard with a triple-digit offensive performance in a 101-64 win over the Orange at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday. Syracuse had no way to stop Duke, especially in the second half of the game when the Blue Devils’ offense hit high gear with 61 points on 72% field goal shooting, including a stunning 9-for-12 half from 3-point range. But the...