Hofstra can't keep up with Duke in second half, falls at Cameron Indoor Stadium
Duke's Kyle Filipowski (30) tries to get the ball past Hofstra's Darlinstone Dubar (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. Credit: AP/Karl B DeBlaker
DURHAM, N.C. — Kyle Filipowski knocked down shots, attacked the glass and set up teammates on kickouts. By the end of the night, he had flirted with a triple-double while No. 21 Duke pulled away after halftime for a comfortable win at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
The 7-foot preseason Associated Press All-American had 28 points, 12 rebounds and a career-best eight assists as the Blue Devils beat Hofstra, 89-68, Tuesday night.
“I think it was their size and athleticism that gave us some trouble,” Hofstra coach Speedy Claxton said. “We're not used to playing that size and athleticism on a daily basis.”
Darlinstone Dubar scored 24 points and hit seven threes to lead the Pride (6-4), who shot 50% but committed 14 turnovers that led to 31 points for the Blue Devils.
Coach Jon Scheyer said Filipowski was “just a force,” coming after he had just 17 points in his previous two games combined and shot 2 for 10 in his last outing. “I think for me it was just a little mental,” Filipowski said. “But I've got a great supporting cast, great teammates, great coaches. They keep their confidence high in me and when I don't overthink it, things tend to go really well. Getting out of that funk, just playing, having fun — it's a great feeling.”
Duke (7-3) shot 55%, made 11 of 22 three-pointers and had four players in double figures while playing again without injured point guard Tyrese Proctor (ankle).
Jeremy Roach added 19 points and eight assists for Duke, which trailed 37-32 late in the first half before closing on a 12-2 burst before the break. That included a run of five straight made shots, a flurry that continued into the second half as Filipowski hit one right-corner three and then another to eventually push Duke to a 55-43 lead.
