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Photos: Duke battles TCU in NCAA Tournament action

By Ethan Hyman and Robert Willett
Duke’s Isaiah Evans (3) drives around TCU’s Brock Harding (2) during the first half of Duke’s game against TCU in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Duke’s Isaiah Evans (3) drives around TCU’s Brock Harding (2) during the first half of Duke’s game against TCU in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., Saturday, March 21, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

The No. 1 seeded Duke Blue Devils face the No. 9 seeded TCU Horned Frogs in second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Duke starter Caleb Foster is not playing and the status of Patrick Ngongba II is questionable.

Keep checking back for more images from the game.

Duke’s Jon Scheyer fist-bumps Cameron Boozer (12) late in the game while congratulating Cayden Boozer (2), Maliq Brown (6), Patrick Ngongba (21) and Maliq Brown (6) late in the second half of Duke’s 81-58 victory over TCU in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Duke’s Jon Scheyer fist-bumps Cameron Boozer (12) late in the game while congratulating Cayden Boozer (2), Maliq Brown (6), Patrick Ngongba (21) and Maliq Brown (6) late in the second half of Duke’s 81-58 victory over TCU in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., Saturday, March 21, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke coach Jon Scheyer embraces Maliq Brown (6) after taking him our of the game against TCU on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C.
Duke coach Jon Scheyer embraces Maliq Brown (6) after taking him our of the game against TCU on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke coach Jon Scheyer flashes a smile as the Blue Devils secure their victory over TCU on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C. Brown
Duke coach Jon Scheyer flashes a smile as the Blue Devils secure their victory over TCU on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C. Brown Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke coach Jon Scheyer greets TCU head coach Jamie Dixon following the Blue Devils’ victory on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C.
Duke coach Jon Scheyer greets TCU head coach Jamie Dixon following the Blue Devils’ victory on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke forward Maliq Brown (6) gets a hand in his face from TCU forward David Punch (15) in the first half on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C.
Duke forward Maliq Brown (6) gets a hand in his face from TCU forward David Punch (15) in the first half on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke forward Isaiah Evans (3) drives to the basket against TCU forward David Punch (15) in the first half on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C.
Duke forward Isaiah Evans (3) drives to the basket against TCU forward David Punch (15) in the first half on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke forward Cameron Boozer (12) gets tangled with TCU guard Jayden Pierre (1) in the second half on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C.
Duke forward Cameron Boozer (12) gets tangled with TCU guard Jayden Pierre (1) in the second half on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Patrick Ngongba II (21) blocks the shot by TCU’s Xavier Edmonds (24) during the second half of Duke’s 81-58 victory over TCU in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Duke’s Patrick Ngongba II (21) blocks the shot by TCU’s Xavier Edmonds (24) during the second half of Duke’s 81-58 victory over TCU in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., Saturday, March 21, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
TCU forward Xavier Edmonds (24) and guard Brock Harding (2) defend Duke forward Maliq Brown (6) in the first half on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C.
TCU forward Xavier Edmonds (24) and guard Brock Harding (2) defend Duke forward Maliq Brown (6) in the first half on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Cameron Boozer (12) keeps the ball from TCU’s Xavier Edmonds (24) during Duke’s 81-58 victory over TCU in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Duke’s Cameron Boozer (12) keeps the ball from TCU’s Xavier Edmonds (24) during Duke’s 81-58 victory over TCU in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., Saturday, March 21, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke forward Cameron Boozer (12) defends TCU forward David Punch (15) in the second half on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C.
Duke forward Cameron Boozer (12) defends TCU forward David Punch (15) in the second half on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
TCU’s Xavier Edmonds (24) and Duke’s Patrick Ngongba II (21) look for the ball after Ngongba II blocked the shot during the second half of Duke’s 81-58 victory over TCU in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
TCU’s Xavier Edmonds (24) and Duke’s Patrick Ngongba II (21) look for the ball after Ngongba II blocked the shot during the second half of Duke’s 81-58 victory over TCU in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., Saturday, March 21, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke center Patrick Ngongba II (21) defends TCU guard Liutauras Lelevicius (3) in the firsts half on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C.
Duke center Patrick Ngongba II (21) defends TCU guard Liutauras Lelevicius (3) in the firsts half on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
TCU’s Tanner Toolson (55) looks to pass as Cameron Boozer (12), Cayden Boozer (2) and Patrick Ngongba II (21) pressure him during the second half of Duke’s 81-58 victory over TCU in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
TCU’s Tanner Toolson (55) looks to pass as Cameron Boozer (12), Cayden Boozer (2) and Patrick Ngongba II (21) pressure him during the second half of Duke’s 81-58 victory over TCU in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., Saturday, March 21, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke forward Cameron Boozer (12) reacts after a dunk in the second half to give the Blue Devils a commanding 16 point lead over VCU on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C.
Duke forward Cameron Boozer (12) reacts after a dunk in the second half to give the Blue Devils a commanding 16 point lead over VCU on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Dame Sarr (7) celebrates making a three-pointer in the second half of Duke’s 81-58 victory over TCU in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Duke’s Dame Sarr (7) celebrates making a three-pointer in the second half of Duke’s 81-58 victory over TCU in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., Saturday, March 21, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
TCU’s Tanner Toolson (55) is called for a technical foul as he runs into Duke’s Cameron Boozer (12) in the second half of Duke’s 81-58 victory over TCU in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
TCU’s Tanner Toolson (55) is called for a technical foul as he runs into Duke’s Cameron Boozer (12) in the second half of Duke’s 81-58 victory over TCU in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., Saturday, March 21, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
TCU guard Brock Harding (2) looks for an open teammate after recovering a loose ball in the second half against Duke on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C.
TCU guard Brock Harding (2) looks for an open teammate after recovering a loose ball in the second half against Duke on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke guard Caleb Foster (1), out with an injury, celebrates a lead by the Blue Devils in the first half against TCU on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C.
Duke guard Caleb Foster (1), out with an injury, celebrates a lead by the Blue Devils in the first half against TCU on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke forward Cameron Boozer (12) reacts with his brother Cayden Boozer (2) after a basket in the second half against TCU on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C.
Duke forward Cameron Boozer (12) reacts with his brother Cayden Boozer (2) after a basket in the second half against TCU on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke guard Nikolas Khamenia (14) reacts after a three point basket in the second half against TCU on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C.
Duke guard Nikolas Khamenia (14) reacts after a three point basket in the second half against TCU on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke forward Cameron Boozer (12) blocks a shot by TCU forward David Punch (15) in the second half on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C.
Duke forward Cameron Boozer (12) blocks a shot by TCU forward David Punch (15) in the second half on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke forward Isaiah Evans (3) defends TCU forward David Punch (15) in the first half on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C.
Duke forward Isaiah Evans (3) defends TCU forward David Punch (15) in the first half on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
TCU head coach Jamie Dixon directs his team on offense in the second half against Duke on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C.
TCU head coach Jamie Dixon directs his team on offense in the second half against Duke on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
TCU forward David Punch (15) comes out of the game bloody in the first half against Duke on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C.
TCU forward David Punch (15) comes out of the game bloody in the first half against Duke on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke forward Isaiah Evans (3) drives to the basket against TCU forward David Punch (15) in the first half on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C.
Duke forward Isaiah Evans (3) drives to the basket against TCU forward David Punch (15) in the first half on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke forward Cameron Boozer (12) drives to the basket against TCU forward David Punch (15) in the first half on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C.
Duke forward Cameron Boozer (12) drives to the basket against TCU forward David Punch (15) in the first half on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
TCU’s David Punch (15) tries to get through the defense of Duke’s Patrick Ngongba (21) and Cameron Boozer (12) during the first half of Duke’s game against TCU in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
TCU’s David Punch (15) tries to get through the defense of Duke’s Patrick Ngongba (21) and Cameron Boozer (12) during the first half of Duke’s game against TCU in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., Saturday, March 21, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Cameron Boozer (12) pulls in the rebound TCU’s Liutauras Lelevicius (3) during the first half of Duke’s game against TCU in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Duke’s Cameron Boozer (12) pulls in the rebound TCU’s Liutauras Lelevicius (3) during the first half of Duke’s game against TCU in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., Saturday, March 21, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
TCU’s Tanner Toolson (55) alters the shot by Duke’s Cameron Boozer (12) during the first half of Duke’s game against TCU in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
TCU’s Tanner Toolson (55) alters the shot by Duke’s Cameron Boozer (12) during the first half of Duke’s game against TCU in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., Saturday, March 21, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jon Scheyer has words with an official during the first half of Duke’s game against TCU in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Duke’s Jon Scheyer has words with an official during the first half of Duke’s game against TCU in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., Saturday, March 21, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
TCUÕs Micah Robinson (5) tries to stop DukeÕs Maliq Brown (6) during the first half of DukeÕs game against TCU in the second round of the NCAA MenÕs Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., Saturday, March 21, 2026. No foul was called.
TCUÕs Micah Robinson (5) tries to stop DukeÕs Maliq Brown (6) during the first half of DukeÕs game against TCU in the second round of the NCAA MenÕs Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., Saturday, March 21, 2026. No foul was called. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
TCU head coach Jamie Dixon reacts to a call against this team in the first half against Duke on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C.
TCU head coach Jamie Dixon reacts to a call against this team in the first half against Duke on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Cameron Boozer (12) is pressured by TCU’s David Punch (15) during the first half of Duke’s game against TCU in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Duke’s Cameron Boozer (12) is pressured by TCU’s David Punch (15) during the first half of Duke’s game against TCU in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., Saturday, March 21, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke forward Isaiah Evans (3) launches a shot over TCU guard Brock Harding (2) in the first half on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C.
Duke forward Isaiah Evans (3) launches a shot over TCU guard Brock Harding (2) in the first half on Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published March 21, 2026 at 6:47 PM.

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