No. 2 Duke dominates No. 8 Tennessee behind Rippey's 21 points
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Key Points:
- No. 2 Duke defeated No. 8 Tennessee 103-64 in a dominant exhibition game at Cameron Indoor Stadium ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season.
- Duke started strong with a 17-2 run and held Tennessee scoreless from the field for nearly six minutes.
- The Blue Devils excelled offensively with 18 first-half points in the paint and balanced scoring, including 21 points from freshman Deron Rippey Jr.
- Duke shot 55% from the field and outrebounded Tennessee 44-29, with six players scoring in double figures.
- Duke will next face No. 17 Kansas in another exhibition game in Lawrence, Kansas, on Sunday.
