Duke basketball defeats Belmont in exhibition game at Cameron Indoor
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Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Duke basketball opened its preseason with a 102-62 victory over Belmont on October 8 at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Blue Devils featured strong performances from Dame Sarr and Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, who each scored 19 points. Duke shot 53.1% from the field and forced Belmont into 17 turnovers, converting them into 20 points. Head coach Jon Scheyer noted areas for improvement despite the win and emphasized the importance of playing against another team. Duke will face Tennessee on October 20 in its next exhibition game before starting the official season on November 2 against Army.
- •Duke scored 102 points while allowing 62 against Belmont.
- •Five players scored in double figures for Duke.
- •Duke shot 44% from three-point range during the game.
- •The Blue Devils will play Tennessee next on October 20.
- •Caleb Foster missed the game due to an ankle injury.
- 2:36 AMYahoo Sports — Nine takeaways from Duke basketball exhibition win vs Belmont
"Duke basketball opened up preseason action with a 102-62 win over Belmont. Here are nine takeaways from the Blue Devils' win over the Bruins.
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