{"id":20868,"date":"2025-12-03T08:07:30","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T12:07:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/ncaa-basketball-scores-duke-edges-florida-67-66-in-thriller-syracuse-stuns-tennessee-62-60-after-evans-hits-the-dagger\/"},"modified":"2025-12-03T08:08:09","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T12:08:09","slug":"15257-ncaa-basketball-scores-duke-edges-florida-67-66-in-thriller-syracuse-stuns-tenne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/15257-ncaa-basketball-scores-duke-edges-florida-67-66-in-thriller-syracuse-stuns-tenne\/","title":{"rendered":"NCAA basketball scores: Duke edges Florida 67-66 in thriller, Syracuse stuns Tennessee 62-60 after Evans hits the dagger"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last night delivered pure chaos in the ACC\/SEC Challenge<\/b> as No. 4 Duke<\/b> edged No. 15 Florida<\/b> 67-66 with a clutch three-pointer, while Syracuse<\/b> stunned No. 13 Tennessee<\/b> 62-60 in thrilling fashion. Both games came down to closing seconds and left fans breathless.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n
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  • Duke vs Florida:<\/b> Sophomore Isaiah Evans<\/b> buried the game-winner with just 19.7 seconds remaining on Tuesday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium<\/b> in Durham<\/li>\n
  • Cameron Boozer’s dominance:<\/b> The Blue Devils’ freshman star poured in 29 points to lead Duke<\/b> past the defending national champions from Florida<\/li>\n
  • Syracuse’s shocking upset:<\/b> Senior guard William Kyle III<\/b> made the go-ahead free throw with 13.8 seconds left as Syracuse held serve at home in the ACC\/SEC Challenge<\/b><\/li>\n
  • Tennessee’s tough loss:<\/b> The Volunteers<\/b> (7-2) fell to 7-2 with their second consecutive defeat after No. 13<\/b> ranking heading into the matchup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    Isaiah Evans Delivers Clutch Heroics for Duke<\/h2>\n

    No. 4 Duke<\/b> survived a tense battle against No. 15 Florida<\/b> in the ACC\/SEC Challenge<\/b> on Tuesday night. The Blue Devils<\/b> trailed for much of the contest against the defending national champions but found their closer down the stretch.<\/p>\n

    With the score tied and seconds ticking away, Isaiah Evans<\/b> dribbled right and launched a contested three-pointer that rattled through the net with 19.7 seconds remaining. The slim sophomore, who had struggled shooting earlier in the game, rose to the occasion when it mattered most. Florida<\/b> got one last chance but couldn’t convert, leaving Cameron Indoor Stadium<\/b> erupting.<\/p>\n

    Cameron Boozer<\/b> was the engine driving Duke’s<\/b> victory, dropping 29 points on the defending champs. The freshman sensation controlled the paint and proved why he’s one of the nation’s best players. Evans<\/b> chipped in 13 points and Duke<\/b> blocked 11 shots, with Patrick Ngongba<\/b> anchoring the defensive effort. The Blue Devils<\/b> improved to 9-0 overall with the dramatic victory.<\/p>\n

    Cameron Boozer’s 29-Point Performance Breaks Duke Open<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Player<\/td>\nPoints<\/td>\nTeam<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Cameron Boozer<\/b><\/td>\n29<\/td>\nDuke<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Isaiah Evans<\/b><\/td>\n13<\/td>\nDuke<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Brandon Donovan<\/b><\/td>\n15<\/td>\nFlorida<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Todd Phelps<\/b><\/td>\n12<\/td>\nFlorida<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    Boozer’s<\/b> all-around game made the difference against the defending national champions. The 6-foot-9 power forward dominated on the glass and created for teammates. After scoring 35 points in Duke’s previous win over Arkansas<\/b>, Boozer<\/b> proved he’s a consistent force that opponents cannot game-plan away.<\/p>\n

    Florida<\/b> struggled to contain Boozer<\/b> despite assigning multiple defenders to the star. The Gators<\/b> held Florida<\/b> in the first half but couldn’t maintain that defensive intensity in the second half. Coach Jon Scheyer’s<\/b> squad showed resilience after falling behind.<\/p>\n

    Syracuse Shocks Tennessee with Late Free Throws<\/h2>\n

    Syracuse<\/b> pulled off a major upset against No. 13 Tennessee<\/b> in the ACC\/SEC Challenge<\/b>, winning 62-60 at the JMA Wireless Dome<\/b>. The Orange<\/b> were underdogs playing on the road to the Volunteers<\/b>, who arrived ranked in the top 15.<\/p>\n

    The defining moment came when William Kyle III<\/b> made a go-ahead free throw with 13.8 seconds remaining. Syracuse’s<\/b> defense clamped down, and Sadiq White Jr.<\/b> iced the game with another free throw at 0.7 seconds left. Tennessee<\/b> had no answer down the stretch, turning the ball over 17 times in a sloppy performance.<\/p>\n

    Nate Kingz<\/b> led the Orange<\/b> with a career-high 19 points in the upset. Braden Smith<\/b> added 16 points and eight assists for Syracuse<\/b>. The win marked a massive statement in the ACC\/SEC Challenge<\/b> as Syracuse<\/b> improved to 5-3 with the dramatic home victory.<\/p>\n

    Tennessee’s Turnover Trouble Costs Them Dearly<\/h2>\n

    Tennessee<\/b> struggled with ball security all night, committing 17 turnovers against Syracuse<\/b>. The Volunteers<\/b> couldn’t establish offensive rhythm and paid the price down the stretch. Despite opening the game strong, Tennessee<\/b> couldn’t sustain execution against the Orange’s<\/b> aggressive defense.<\/p>\n

    The loss dropped Tennessee<\/b> to 7-2 on the season and marked their second consecutive defeat. Rick Barnes’<\/b> squad will need to tighten up mechanics moving forward. The Volunteers<\/b> still possess talent but showed vulnerability on the road against a Syracuse<\/b> team hungry to make noise in the ACC\/SEC Challenge<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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    Watch: Highlights From Duke’s Thriller Against Florida<\/h3>\n