Freshman star Cooper Flagg had 24 points and nine rebounds as No. 5 Duke held George Mason to just 29.4% shooting in a 68-47 win.

The ability to rely on defense to do the heavy lifting on a night where the offense was not at its best is a strong indicator of future success. It goes to show that the Blue Devils can find a way to win even when their shots aren’t falling,

Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) dunks over George Mason Patriots guard KD Johnson (0) during the second half at Cameron Indoor

No. 5 Duke overcame early struggles from the field and emerged victorious, 68-47, over George Mason in a battle between two top-5 shooting defenses on Tuesday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium. After the Blue Devils shot just 22% through the first eight and ...

No. 5 Duke men’s basketball returned to action with a home contest against George Mason. After 20 minutes of play, the Blue Devils hold a 25-16 lead in a low-scoring matchup.

Cooper Flagg scored 24 points to lead No. 5 Duke to its fifth straight victory, defeating visiting George Mason 68-47 on Tuesday night in Durham, N.C. Flagg hit 7-of-20 shots

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Freshman star Cooper Flagg of Newport, Maine, had 24 points and nine rebounds as No. 5 Duke held George Mason to just 29.4% shooting in a 68-47 win Tuesday night. Flagg, a preseason All-American, shot 7 for 20 from the field but was active on the glass.