Second-Ranked Duke Triumphs Over Dartmouth 92-54 in Season Opener Led by Filipowski's 25 Points

Blue Devils Shoot 64.4% from the Field to Secure 23rd Consecutive Season-Opener Win, Despite Absence of Wing Starter Mark Mitchell Due to Injury

Duke's Kyle Filipowski led the way with a stellar performance, scoring 25 points in Duke's 92-54 triumph over Dartmouth.
Despite the absence of wing starter Mark Mitchell due to injury, Duke managed to shoot at 64.4% from the field to secure their 23rd consecutive season-opener victory.
The Blue Devils were ahead by 42-21 by halftime and finished the game with a lead of 38 points, demonstrating strong control throughout the game.
Dartmouth's Dusan Neskovic scored 23 points, but the rest of his team could only manage to make 8 of 37 shots accounting for just 21.6%.
The Blue Devils are scheduled to host No. 12 Arizona next, which includes a reunion with Wildcats guard Caleb Love, a former player from Duke's rival team, North Carolina.