Duke vs. St. John's: Sweet 16 Showdown
As March Madness heats up, all eyes are on Washington, D.C., where the Duke Blue Devils are set to clash with the St. John's Red Storm in a Sweet 16 matchup.
This Friday, March 27, the top-seeded Blue Devils (34-2) under the guidance of head coach Jon Scheyer, will take on Rick Pitino's formidable Red Storm (30-6) at 7:10 p.m. ET in the Capital One Arena.
Duke has been on a tear, recently dispatching No. 9 TCU with an 81-58 victory.
The Blue Devils showcased their depth, particularly in the second half, where they outscored the Horned Frogs 43-24. Cameron Boozer was a standout performer, dropping 19 points, with 17 coming in the latter half.
Contributions from Isaiah Evans (17 points), Dame Sarr (14 points), and Maliq Brown (12 points) further cemented their dominance.
Meanwhile, St. John's is riding high after a nail-biting 67-65 win over No.
4 Kansas. Dylan Darling's clutch layup sealed the deal, fending off a late surge from the Jayhawks.
This victory sets the stage for an intriguing battle against Duke.
Historically, Duke holds a 2-1 edge over St. John's in NCAA Tournament matchups and leads their all-time series 17-7. Their last encounter in 2019 saw Duke triumph with a commanding 91-61 victory at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
How to Watch Duke vs. St. John's
For fans eager to catch the action, the game will be broadcast on CBS. The tip-off is scheduled for 7:10 p.m.
ET, marking the first game of the day in the East Regional. Following this matchup, No.
3 Michigan State will face the winner of the No. 2 UConn vs.
No. 7 UCLA game at 9:45 p.m.
ET.
Recent Performances
Duke's recent form has been impressive, with notable victories in the ACC Tournament, including a tight 80-79 win over Florida State and a 74-70 triumph over Virginia in the championship game. Their NCAA journey began with a 71-65 win over Siena, followed by the dominant performance against TCU.
St. John's has also been in fine form, highlighted by their gritty victory over Kansas, setting up what promises to be an electrifying encounter with Duke.
As these two storied programs prepare to face off, fans can expect a high-stakes battle filled with skill, strategy, and perhaps a few surprises. This is March Madness at its finest, and the anticipation is palpable.