Photos: Duke defeats Oral Roberts in NCAA Tournament action
By Robert T Willett
Duke’s Mark Mitchell (25) makes a steal from Oral Roberts’ Kareem Thompson (2) in the second half during the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla.
Robert Willett
rwillett@newsobserver.com
Orlando, Fla.
The Duke Blue Devils begin NCAA Tournament play with a 74-51 win over Oral Roberts on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida.
The Blue Devils jumped out to a decisive early lead with strong defense and hot shooting to give coach Jon Scheyer his first NCAA Tournament win as a head coach.
Duke will face Tennessee in the second round, Saturday at 2:40 PM.
Check out photos (below) from the Blue Devils’ NCAA Tournament game against Oral Roberts.
Duke’s Dereck Lively II (1) leads the celebration on the bench after a basket by reserve player Kale Catchings (12) to give the Blue Devils’ a 74-50 lead with :38 seconds to play against Oral Roberts during the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke coach Jon Scheyer waits for his players to huddle with him following player introductions during the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) breaks to the basket for a reverse layup against Oral Roberts’ Connor Vanover (35) in the first half during the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) reacts after sinking a three point basket against Oral Roberts in the first half during the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Oral Roberts’ Patrick Mwamba (32) drives to the basket under Duke’s Mark Mitchell (25) in the first half during the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Dereck Lively II (1) secures a defensive rebound over Oral Roberts’ Patrick Mwamba (32) during the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) puts up a shot against Oral Roberts’ Kareem Thompson (2) in the first half during the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Oral Roberts’ Connor Vanover (35) blocks a shot by Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) in the first half during the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Dariq Whitehead (0) reacts after sinking a three point basket against Oral Roberts to take an 18 point lead in the first half during the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Oral Roberts’ Kareem Thompson (2) blocks a shot by Duke’s Mark Mitchell (25) in the second half during the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Oral Roberts coach Paul Mills watches his team on defense as Duke open a 15 point in the first half during the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) drives to the basket between Oral Roberts’ Connor Vanover (35) and Kareem Thompson (2) in the second half during the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) drives to the basket between Oral Roberts’ Connor Vanover (35) and Kareem Thompson (2) in the second half during the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) launches a three point shot over Oral Roberts’ Max Abmas (3) in the second half during the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) launches a three point shot over Oral Roberts’ Kareem Thompson (2) in the second half during the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Debra Rosenbloum, center, celebrates with fellow Blue Devils fans during the closing minutes of play as Duke rolled to a 74-51 victory over Oral Roberts in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) breaks to the basket against Oral Roberts’ Connor Vanover (35) in the second half during the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Roach lead all scores with 23 points in the Blue Devils’ 74-51 victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke coach Jon Scheyer confers with Mark Mitchell (25) in the second half against Oral Roberts during the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) defends Oral Roberts’ Max Abmas (3) in the second half during the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. The Blue Devils held Abmas to 12 points. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Mark Mitchell (25) drives to the basket against Oral Roberts’ Patrick Mwamba (32) and Connor Vanover (35) in the second half during the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke coach Jon Scheyer directs his players on defense in the first half against Oral Roberts during the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) defends Oral Roberts’ Patrick Mwamba (32) in the second half during the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Dereck Lively II (1) dunks over Oral Roberts’ Connor Vanover (35) in the first half during the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke coach Jon Scheyer reacts to a foul against Tyrese Proctor (5) in the first half against Oral Roberts during the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke assistant coach Amile Jefferson embraces Kyle Filipowski (30) prior to the Blue Devils’ game against Oral Roberts during the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
