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Dame Sarr leads No. 2 Duke to victory over Army in season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 2:05 AM

Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Dame Sarr leads No. 2 Duke to victory over Army in season opener

Summary

Dame Sarr scored 16 points and Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje added 15 in his collegiate debut as No. 2 Duke defeated Army 84-50 on November 2, 2026. The Blue Devils opened with a 12-0 run and controlled the game with strong offensive displays, particularly scoring 50 points in the paint. Army struggled with 24 turnovers, with Kevin McCarthy leading their scoring with 17 points. Duke’s win marks its 27th consecutive season-opening victory. Both teams will host upcoming games on November 5, with Duke facing Coastal Carolina.

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By the Numbers

•Duke scored 84 points against Army in the season opener.
•Duke started the game with a 12-0 lead over Army.
•Army committed 24 turnovers during the game.
•Duke's next game is against Coastal Carolina on November 5.
•Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje made his debut and scored 15 points.

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2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Dame Sarr scores 16 as No. 2 Duke beats Army 84-50 in opener

What they're saying

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(AP) — Dame Sarr scored 16 points and freshman Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje had 15 points in his collegiate debut as No. 2 Duke had big scoring runs to begin each half in an 84-50 season-opening win over Army on Monday night.
— Yahoo Sportsby BOB SUTTON

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