Duke delivered a dominant performance against Coastal Carolina, earning a 113-52 victory at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham on November 5, 2026.
The Blue Devils controlled the game from the opening minutes, building a substantial halftime advantage before extending their lead throughout the second half.
The victory improved Duke’s record to 2-0 for the 2026–27 season, while Coastal Carolina dropped to 0-2.
Patrick Ngongba II leads Duke scoring
Sophomore Patrick Ngongba II delivered one of the standout performances of the game, recording a career-high 28 points and nine rebounds.
Ngongba was particularly effective in the first half, scoring 18 points as Duke established a commanding 54-18 lead.
John Blackwell and Caleb Foster also contributed 15 points each.
Dame Sarr added 12 points, while Cayden Boozer finished with 11 points and 12 assists.
Duke dominates both halves
Duke’s offensive efficiency was a major factor in the result.
The Blue Devils shot approximately 61.3% from the field and made 50% of their three-point attempts.
The team also recorded 25 assists on 38 made field goals, highlighting its ability to create scoring opportunities through ball movement.
Coastal Carolina struggled offensively, shooting approximately 30.2% from the field.
Trey Perry led the Chanticleers with 14 points, but the team could not overcome Duke’s early advantage.
What the victory means for Duke
The result gives Duke an encouraging start to its new campaign and provides an early opportunity to evaluate the team’s offensive depth and player performances.
However, the season remains in its early stages, and the Blue Devils will face tougher challenges as their schedule progresses.
Fans can follow upcoming fixtures, game results and player statistics through Duke Athletics and the Atlantic Coast Conference.
