#1 Gonzaga Bulldogs (6–1) 81 | #5 Duke Blue Devils (7–0) 84
An incredibly entertaining game was played between two top-five programs Friday night in Las Vegas. It resulted in fifth-ranked Duke holding off #1 ranked Gonzaga for a three-point win in front of the largest basketball crowd ever in Nevada of 20,389. The loud and excited fans seemed split equally in their support.“It’s just a really big-time game, what a great crowd,” said Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski. “We thought it might be a showcase game and it was. But having this type of crowd was amazing. Obviously, we feel great about the win, and we think we beat an outstanding basketball team.”
