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Duke Cruises Past Norfolk State, 85-23
NORFOLK, Va. – A 28-point first quarter and a dominant defensive effort carried No. 5 Duke women's basketball past Norfolk State 85-23 on Thursday evening inside Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall.
The Blue Devils, playing at an HBCU for the first time since 1977, shot 54.7 percent from the floor while holding the Spartans to 16.3 percent. Duke improved to 3-0 and 2-0 in road action in the young season.
Toby Fournier led the way with a game-high 20 points while 10 Blue Devils entered the scoring column.
Riley Nelson and
Arianna Roberson each tallied a team-best seven rebounds while
Autumn Fleary paced the squad with five assists and four steals.
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