Duke defeats Texas A&M 58-51 in 1987 NCAA tournament opener
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Duke faced Texas A&M in the first round of the 1987 NCAA tournament on March 14, winning 58-51. The fifth-seeded Blue Devils were led by Kevin Strickland, who scored 20 points, while Tommy Amaker contributed 11. Despite issues on offense, Duke showcased a strong defensive performance. After this victory, Duke would advance to defeat Xavier before falling to Indiana in the Sweet 16.
- •Duke was the #5 seed, Texas A&M the #12 seed.
- •Duke scored a total of 58 points against Texas A&M.
- •The match took place in Indianapolis, IN.
- •Duke advanced to play Xavier after this win.
- •Coach Mike Krzyzewski was rebuilding the team in 1987.
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"in 1987, the question was: could Duke maintain a strong program? By the end of the year, the answer was a clear yes.
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