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March Madness - Recap - Duke Defeats Cal State-Fullerton 78-61

Duke grabbed a 78-61 win over Cal State-Fullerton on Friday, behind a 17-point effort from Paolo Banchero at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

Duke earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -18.5-point spread.

Duke got 15 points from Mark Williams and another 13 points from Wendell Moore Jr.. Wendell Moore Jr. contributed 6 assists, while Paolo Banchero cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

Cal State-Fullerton got a 12-point performance from Damari Milstead, who was supported by 10 points from E.J. Anosike. Tray Maddox Jr. had 3 assists in a losing cause for Cal State-Fullerton, while E.J. Anosike grabbed 10 rebounds.

Duke was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Duke won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-28.