Duke basketball showcases scoring depth in 40-point exhibition win

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Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Duke basketball showcases scoring depth in 40-point exhibition win
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Duke opened its preseason with an exhibition victory over Belmont, winning 102-62 at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Thursday. Sophomore Dame Sarr and freshman Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje each contributed 19 points, highlighting the team's offensive balance as they placed five players in double figures. The Blue Devils led 49-25 at halftime, and their defense stifled Belmont's scoring efforts throughout the game. Duke played without key players Caleb Foster and Drew Scharnowski, but several others stepped up to fill the gaps. This exhibition serves as a promising start for a team expected to be a significant contender this season.

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  • •Duke defeats Belmont 102-62 in exhibition opener
  • •Dame Sarr and Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje lead scoring with 19 points each
  • •Duke leads 49-25 at halftime
  • •Five players finish in double figures for Duke
  • •Belmont's Matthew Zobrist scores 11 points to lead his team
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  • 11:27 AMYahoo Sports — Duke's 40-point exhibition victory reveals unexpected new scoring threat
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It was a good start, albeit an exhibition for the Blue Devils.

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