Duke routs Coastal Carolina 113-52, Ngongba scores 28

No. 2 Duke overwhelmed Coastal Carolina 113-52, opening the game with a 16-0 run and building a 54-18 halftime lead. Junior center Patrick Ngongba II led the Blue Devils with a career-high 28 points and nine rebounds, shooting 10 of 13 from the field and adding two three-pointers. Duke shot 61.3% overall, outrebounded Coastal 53-27 and held the Chanticleers to about 30% shooting, including 4-for-22 from three-point range. Duke coach Jon Scheyer praised the team’s sustained defensive energy as the Blue Devils improved to 2-0.