Duke Advances To Elite Eight With Win Over Top-Seeded Arkansas

Duke University's men's basketball team has advanced to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament with a hard-fought 78-70 victory over top-seeded Arkansas on Sunday evening.

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The Blue Devils, seeded fourth in the West Region, were led by Wendell Moore Jr., who finished with a game-high 20 points. Mark Williams added 15 points and 8 rebounds, while Jeremy Roach chipped in with 14 points.

For Arkansas, Jaylin Williams led the way with 17 points and 10 rebounds. JD Notae added 16 points, and Au'Diese Toney scored 12.

The game was a tight contest throughout, with neither team leading by more than 8 points at any point.

Duke took a 5-point lead into halftime, and they extended that lead to 10 points early in the second half.

Arkansas fought back to tie the game with just over 10 minutes remaining, but Duke responded with a 10-0 run to take a 10-point lead once again.

The Razorbacks made one final push in the final minutes, but they couldn't overcome the deficit, and Duke held on for the victory.

Analysis and Impact

The win is a major upset, as Arkansas was considered one of the favorites to win the national championship.

"We're just so happy to be moving on," said Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski. "This is a great win for our program, and it's a great way to start the NCAA Tournament."

With the win, Duke advances to the Elite Eight, where they will face the winner of the game between Gonzaga and Memphis.

Conclusion

Duke's victory is a testament to the team's resilience and determination. After a disappointing regular season, the Blue Devils have come together in the NCAA Tournament and are now one of the favorites to win the national championship.

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