Freshman sensation Cooper Flagg had 22 points and 11 rebounds to assist No 9 Duke push past No 2 Auburn 84-78 Wednesday night in SEC/ACC challenge.

Broome had 20 points and 12 rebounds before fouling out with 15 seconds left for Tigers who missed seven shots in final 4 1/2 minutes.

Duke keep control in front of its rowdy home crowd.

The preseason Associated Press All American had 16 points after halftime to assist Blue Devils hold off Tigers and fellow All American Johni Broome.

SEC won intraconference series in 1402 romp with Duke and Clemson registering the ACC lone wins.

The Tigers host Richmond on Sunday. The Blue Devils open Atlantic Coast Conference play at Louisville.

Freshman guard Isaiah Evan did not play in Dukes match against Kentucky Arizona or Kansas and had 29 points all season.

He came out to score 18 points and shoot 6 of 8 on 3s before halftime for match changing off bench.

The preseason Associated Press All American had 16 points after halftime to assist Blue Devils hold off the Tigers and fellow All American Johni Broome.

The Tigers pushed Kansas for No 1 ranking after winning the Maui Invitational. Kansas lost at Creighton on Wednesday night The Tigers followed shortly afterward in March matchup.

The Blue Devils dug out from early 11 point hole and came up with responses to stay in control leading by dozen after halftime.

Duke lead was two when Flagg drove for shot that was blocked with ball knocked loose out beyond 3 point arc as shot clock wound down.

Tyrese Proctor collected ball for long 3 pointer to defeat horn for 73-68 lead with 4:30 left.

Cooper Flagg 22 points Isaiah Evan 18 points Tyrese Proctor 12 points and Caleb Foster 11 points finished in double figures to lead Duke.

Duke basketball played tough an opponent Wednesday night against Auburn an opponent it could very well at the Final Four in San Antonio.

The ninth ranked Blue Devils took second ranked Tigers best punch and replied each time with toughness to take down unbeaten Auburn in 84-78 win at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

With victory Duke 6-2 record against ranked opponents 2-2 and handed Tigers 7-1 their first defeat of season.

Duke freshman Cooper Flagg the projected No 1 pick in 2025 NBA Draft did not have shooting night.

Tigers toughness Flagg finished with 22 points and 11 rebounds go along with four assists three steals and two blocks.

Sion James took defeating for Blue Devils on 22nd birthday he got up every time he hit Coach K Court James one of Blue Devils transfers threw down a one handed dunk in second half as he got hit in face.

Fayetteville native Isaiah Evans could not miss in first half against Auburn.

The freshman wing did miss two try from 3 point range.