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Photos: Duke falls to Tennessee in NCAA Tournament second round

By Robert T Willett Robert Willett, rwillett@newsobserver.com

Updated March 19, 2023 1:23 AM

Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) leaves the court following the Blue Devils’ 65-52 loss to Tennessee in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. — Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) leaves the court following the Blue Devils’ 65-52 loss to Tennessee in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

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The Tennessee Volunteers defeated the Duke Blue Devils 65-52 in the second round, Saturday afternoon, March 18, 2023.

The game shaped up early as a physical battle of big men as the Devils’ Kyle Filipowski battled the Vols’ Uros Plavsic in the paint. Filipowski went out with a deep cut below his left eye early in the game, but returned before the midpoint of the half.

Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) hangs his head during post game interviews with coach Jon Scheyer, teammates Jeremy Roach (3) and Tyrese Proctor (5) following their 65-52 loss to Tennessee in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. — Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) hangs his head during post game interviews with coach Jon Scheyer, teammates Jeremy Roach (3) and Tyrese Proctor (5) following their 65-52 loss to Tennessee in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) listens while coach Jon Scheyer fields questions from the media following their 65-52 loss to Tennessee in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. — Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) listens while coach Jon Scheyer fields questions from the media following their 65-52 loss to Tennessee in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30), with a cut under his eye from the game against Tennessee, listens to questions from the media following their 65-52 loss to Tennessee in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla.

Duke’s Dariq Whitehead (0) and Tyrese Proctor (5) leave the court following the Blue Devils’ 65-52 loss to Tennessee in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. — Duke’s Dariq Whitehead (0) and Tyrese Proctor (5) leave the court following the Blue Devils’ 65-52 loss to Tennessee in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Duke’s Dariq Whitehead (0) leaves the court following the Blue Devils’ 65-52 loss to Tennessee in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. — Duke’s Dariq Whitehead (0) leaves the court following the Blue Devils’ 65-52 loss to Tennessee in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) drives to the basket between Tennessee’s Oliver Nkamhoua (13) and Jonas Aidoo (0) in the second half during the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. — Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) drives to the basket between Tennessee’s Oliver Nkamhoua (13) and Jonas Aidoo (0) in the second half during the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) drives to the basket against Tennessee’s Jonas Aidoo (0) during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Proctor lead Duke with 16 points in their 65-52 loss. — Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) drives to the basket against Tennessee’s Jonas Aidoo (0) during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Proctor lead Duke with 16 points in their 65-52 loss. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Duke coach Jon Scheyer directs his team on offense in the second half against Tennessee during the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. — Duke coach Jon Scheyer directs his team on offense in the second half against Tennessee during the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Tennessee’s Santiago Vescovi (25) blocks a shot by Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) late in the second half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. — Tennessee’s Santiago Vescovi (25) blocks a shot by Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) late in the second half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes confers with the official during the second half against Duke during the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. — Tennessee coach Rick Barnes confers with the official during the second half against Duke during the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Tennesse’s Jonas Aidoo (0) blocks a shot by Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Aidoo had three blocks in the Volunteers’ victory. — Tennesse’s Jonas Aidoo (0) blocks a shot by Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Aidoo had three blocks in the Volunteers’ victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) and Tennessee’s Jonas Aidoo (0) battle for a rebound in the first half during the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. — Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) and Tennessee’s Jonas Aidoo (0) battle for a rebound in the first half during the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) reacts after being his in the eye in the first half against Tennessee during the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla — Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) reacts after being his in the eye in the first half against Tennessee during the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Tennessee’s Jonas Aidoo (0) secures a defensive rebound over Duke’s Dereck Lively II (1) during the first half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. — Tennessee’s Jonas Aidoo (0) secures a defensive rebound over Duke’s Dereck Lively II (1) during the first half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) and Tennessee’s Jonas Aidoo (0) battle for a loose ball in the first half during the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. — Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) and Tennessee’s Jonas Aidoo (0) battle for a loose ball in the first half during the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) and Tennessee’s Josiah-Jordan James (30) battle for a loose ball in the first half during the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. — Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) and Tennessee’s Josiah-Jordan James (30) battle for a loose ball in the first half during the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) breaks to the basket against Tennessee’s Jonas Aidoo (0) in the first half during the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla — Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) breaks to the basket against Tennessee’s Jonas Aidoo (0) in the first half during the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Duke coach Jon Scheyer directs his team on offense in the first half against Tennessee during the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. — Duke coach Jon Scheyer directs his team on offense in the first half against Tennessee during the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Duke’s Dariq Whitehead (0) blocks a shot by Tennessee’s Josiah-Jordan James (30) in the first half during the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. — Duke’s Dariq Whitehead (0) blocks a shot by Tennessee’s Josiah-Jordan James (30) in the first half during the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) drives to the basket against Tennessee’s Tyreke Key (4) in the first half during the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. — Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) drives to the basket against Tennessee’s Tyreke Key (4) in the first half during the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Tennesse’s Julian Phillips (2) reacts after a dunk to give the Volunteers a lead over Duke in the first half during the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. — Tennesse’s Julian Phillips (2) reacts after a dunk to give the Volunteers a lead over Duke in the first half during the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) misses a three point attempt with :39 second to play as the Blue Devils fall 65-52 to Tennessee in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. — Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) misses a three point attempt with :39 second to play as the Blue Devils fall 65-52 to Tennessee in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) and Tyrese Proctor (5) watch player introductions prior to their game against Tennessee in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. — Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) and Tyrese Proctor (5) watch player introductions prior to their game against Tennessee in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published March 18, 2023 at 3:58 PM.