Duke Hosts Indiana State in Men’s Basketball Showdown Tonight

Durham, N.C. — The fourth-ranked Duke Blue Devils return to Cameron Indoor Arena tonight for a non-conference game against Indiana State. The matchup begins at 7 p.m. ET, marking a thrilling night for college basketball fans.

Duke enters this game with a perfect record of 3-0 and an average margin of victory of 33.7 points. In their last game, they defeated Army 114-59 in a showcase of offensive skills. The Blue Devils shot 56.9% from the field and 43.2% from three-point range. Coach Jon Scheyer commended his team’s effort, saying, ‘It’s great to see everyone contributing without anyone needing to score 20 points.’

Indiana State seeks to extend its recent success after winning back-to-back games against Illinois Tech and SIU Edwardsville. The Sycamores, with a record of 2-1, struggled in their season opener against Charlotte but bounced back with strong performances. Interim coach Mark Slessinger leads a seven-man rotation featuring key players like Ian Scott, who averages 14.3 points and 10 rebounds, and Xavier Hall, who provides 7.3 assists per game.

The game not only highlights Duke’s offensive firepower but also Indiana State’s reliance on interior scoring, as they have struggled with three-point shooting at just 25.6%. Indiana State fans remember Larry Bird‘s legacy, and they hope to channel that spirit tonight as they face a formidable Duke squad.

In preparation for this matchup, both teams are focused on executing their strategies. Duke has received strong performances from talents like Pat Ngongba and Cameron Boozer, while Indiana State will aim to capitalize on any defensive lapses. Regardless of the outcome, expect a hard-fought effort as both teams take to the court.