Caleb Foster takes over in return as Duke halts St. John's for Elite 8 berth
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Key Points:
- Caleb Foster returned from recent foot surgery to score 11 second-half points, leading Duke to rally from a 10-point deficit and defeat St. John's 80-75 to reach the Elite Eight.
- Isaiah Evans and Cameron Boozer led Duke with 25 points and a double-double of 22 points and 10 rebounds, respectively, extending Duke's winning streak to 14 games.
- St. John's, coached by Rick Pitino, pushed Duke to the final seconds and shot well from three-point range, but missed critical free throws and a last-second three-pointer to tie the game.
- Duke will face either UConn or Michigan State in the East Region final, while St. John's suffered only their second loss in 23 games this season.
- The game featured a strong second-half comeback by Duke, overcoming early turnovers and a 10-point deficit with strategic substitutions and a shift to zone defense.
