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Duke Defeats Elon 87-56 - Recap

Duke cruised to victory on Saturday, running Elon out of the gym and running up a 87-56 score at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Bettors who backed Duke were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -27.5 at sportsbooks.

Duke got 19 points from Trevor Keels and another 12 points from Wendell Moore Jr.. Wendell Moore Jr. contributed 5 assists, while Paolo Banchero cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Elon got a 14-point performance from Jerald Gillens-Butler, who was supported by 11 points from Zac Ervin. Darius Burford had 3 assists in a losing cause for Elon, while Hunter Woods grabbed 6 rebounds.

Duke led at halftime, $HalfScore.

Duke had a 37-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Duke looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Virginia Tech. Elon will aim to get back on the winning track at Arkansas.