Duke vs Vermont: Blue Devils Face Catamounts in First Round of NCAA Tournament

No. 4 seed Duke is gearing up to take on No. 13 seed Vermont as they kick off their NCAA Tournament journey under the leadership of head coach Jon Scheyer. The Blue Devils, known for their rich tournament history, are set to face the Catamounts in the first round matchup.

This season, Duke secured a 24-8 record, positioning themselves as strong contenders in the tournament. On the other hand, Vermont, with a 28-6 overall record and an impressive 15-1 conference play record in the America East Conference, comes into the matchup with momentum from their conference tournament victory.

The game is scheduled for a 7:10 p.m. ET tipoff at the Barclays Center, marking the beginning of the action in the South Region. Duke enters as a 12.5-point favorite according to the latest odds for the Duke vs. Vermont showdown.

Leading the charge for Duke is standout player, ACC First Team member, who boasts impressive stats averaging 17.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game. His performance will be crucial in Duke’s quest for a deep tournament run.

On the other side, Vermont, guided by head coach John Becker, has been a consistent presence in the NCAA Tournament, making their third consecutive appearance this year. The Catamounts will rely on All-America East Second Team member to make an impact in the matchup against the Blue Devils.

With both teams eyeing a spot in the Sweet Sixteen, the Duke vs. Vermont faceoff promises to be an exciting game with implications for the rest of the March Madness bracket. Stay tuned for the outcome to see who advances to the next round.