The Blue Devils trailed late in the first half against Boston College, but they persevered for a 15-point win that never felt close in the closing minutes.
Sophomore Mark Mitchell led the team with 17 points, and he made multiple 3-pointers for just the second time this season. Freshman Jared McCain had an off day, making just five of his 15 attempts from the floor, but he still finished with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
Boston College is by no means one of the top teams in the ACC, with Saturday being the Eagles’ seventh loss in their last 11 games. However, which side of the coin matters more? Is it the fact that each of Duke’s starters scored 10 or more points, or is it the fact that the first half required some sweaty palms?
Here are the most important takeaways from the Saturday win.