Duke basketball tops Tennessee in exhibition match at Cameron Indoor
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 2:35 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Duke basketball secured a dominant 103-64 victory over Tennessee in an exhibition game on October 20 at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The No. 2 Blue Devils established control early, leading 54-30 at halftime and maintaining a solid offensive performance in the second half. Six players scored in double figures, led by Deron Rippey Jr. with 21 points. Duke, playing without Caleb Foster and Drew Scharnowski, showcased depth and transition offense, outscoring Tennessee 28-7 on fast breaks. The Blue Devils will conclude their preseason schedule with a game against Kansas on October 25 before officially starting the season against Army on November 2.
- •Duke leads at halftime 54-30
- •Deron Rippey Jr. scores 21 points
- •Duke outrebounds Tennessee 33-18
- •Transition offense nets Duke 28 points
- •Final preseason game at Kansas on October 25
- 2:35 AMYahoo Sports — Duke basketball takeaways from exhibition win over Tennessee
"Duke basketball defeated Tennessee in an exhibition game on Tuesday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Here are takeaways from the Blue Devils' win.
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