Duke uses big second-half run to oust TCU and advance to Sweet 16
Published on March 22, 2026.
No. 1 overall seed Duke advanced to the Sweet 16 after a strong second-half run from TCU. Cameron Boozer, a first-team Associated Press All-American, scored 19 points and the team shot 61.5% after halftime. The victory was part of a physical second-round game at the NCAA Tournament. The Blue Devils will face Hall of Fame coach and national title winner Rick Pitino in the regional semifinals. TCU's Micah Robinson scored 18 points. The game also had some controversy, with a flagrant-foul from TCU's David Punch and a double-fictional foul from the opposing player.
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