Summary
Duke Blue Devils nearly faced an upset in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against the Siena Saints but managed to win after a second-half comeback. Duke's coach, Jon Scheyer, acknowledged the team's struggles and praised Siena's performance. The game highlighted Gerry McNamara's coaching abilities at Siena, possibly boosting his chances for a position at Syracuse.
Key Facts
- Duke Blue Devils won their first NCAA Tournament game after a comeback against Siena Saints.
- Siena led with a 43-32 score at halftime.
- Duke relied on Cameron Boozer, who contributed 22 points and 13 rebounds.
- Duke scored 11 unanswered points to take the lead and win the game.
- Siena's Gavin Doty scored 21 points, helping maintain their lead until near the end.
- Gerry McNamara, Siena's coach, is considered a candidate for a coaching job at Syracuse.
- Jon Scheyer, Duke's coach, commented on the challenge of coming back after being down in the game.
