There were questions for the Duke Blue Devils coming off an incredibly emotional win over North Carolina just three days ago. After a tedious start, the Blue Devils flexed their muscles and pulled away for an 18-point win. After two home ACC losses in a row, this game was important for Duke’s confidence and standings in the conference.
Miles Plumlee had a Zoubekian performance, collecting 22 rebounds (9 offensive) and scoring 13 points. If you remember, Brian Zoubek’s breakout game that sparked the 2010 national championship run came against Maryland at home in their every other year February matchup in Cameron Indoor Stadium. Brian’s statline for that game included 16 points and 17 rebounds.
With his 22 rebounds, Miles Plumlee set the record during the Coach K era, beating Elton Brand’s 21 that he put up against Fresno State on November 27, 1998.
Highlights from GoDuke.com
And from ESPN.com
