Mitchell, Filipowski power No. 17 Duke past Boston College
AP
Dec 03, 2022
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) It took almost 29 minutes of Saturday's game for No. 17 Duke Blue Devils to have a player reach a double-figure point total.
And it simply didn't matter with the Blue Devils.
Mark Mitchell scored 15 points and Kyle Filipowski posted 13 points and 10 rebounds for the freshman's fifth double-double in Duke's 75-59 victory over Boston College Eagles in the Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams.
The Blue Devils (8-2), who shot 52.8% from the field, are unbeaten in six home games under first-year coach Jon Scheyer. Jacob Grandison added 10 points off the bench.
Filipowski said it was ''amazing'' to see everybody ''being so selfless and sharing the ball.''
Duke has had a player reach 20 points just once this season, yet they're averaging more than 72 points per game.
''This team is built for that,'' Grandison said of the variety of scorers. ''I don't think any of us cares what way we have to do it.''
CJ Penha scored 14 of his 16 points in the second half, Jaeden Zackery tacked on 14 points and reserve Devin McGlockton had 10 points for Boston College (5-4), which has lost eight straight to Duke. The Eagles have dropped consecutive games for the first time this season.
Duke broke free with several scoring runs, including an 11-0 burst that stretched the margin to 58-37 near the midway mark of the second half.
''We knew it was capable of happening when you play here if you're not sharp with the ball,'' Boston College coach Earl Grant said of Duke's runs.
Reserves Ryan Young and Grandison, a pair of transfers from Big Ten Conference teams, combined for 12 of Duke's first 20 points.
''Using our depth is a big thing,'' Scheyer said. ''We have to continue to figure out who has the hot hand that day. . The ability to play differently with different lineups, I think, is really an advantage.''
The Blue Devils led 35-23 at halftime, with Boston College checking in at 27.3% shooting from the field.
Boston College guard Makai Ashton-Langford was limited to less than nine minutes because of a right hamstring injury.
''Not having Makai was a huge (impact),'' Grant said. ''His ability to calm down his teammates anytime it gets hectic.''
SCHEYER SHINING
Scheyer was in charge on the Duke sideline two seasons ago when Boston College last visited. With Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski in quarantine, he oversaw the Blue Devils' 83-82 victory in a mostly empty arena during the pandemic that January night.
SUPER SUB
Grandison has scored in double figures in four games. He has come off the bench in every game after starting more than half of his team's games in his previous four seasons - two with Holy Cross and the past two with Illinois.
''What really matters is win, win, win,'' Grandison said.
Grandison now has 60 career games with double-figure point totals.
BIG PICTURE
Boston College: The Eagles didn't sustain offense and it was the third game when they failed to reach the 60-point mark. The Eagles have gone nearly three years since last defeating a ranked team and might not have another chance until Duke visits Jan. 7.
Duke: The Blue Devils, who are reigning ACC regular-season champions, showcased various sources of offense and they regularly worked the ball into the lane to set up quality shots. Filipowski's two free throws with 11:29 to play gave the Blue Devils their first player in double figures.
TIP-INS
Boston College fell to 0-13 all-time at Cameron Indoor Stadium. . This was Duke's fourth ACC opener against Boston College. The Blue Devils have won three of those.
UP NEXT
Boston College: Tuesday vs. New Hampshire
Duke: Tuesday vs. Iowa in New York
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1st Half
BC
Eagles
23
DUKE
Blue Devils
35
Time
Team
Play
Score
20:00
Jump ball. Dereck Lively II vs. T.J. Bickerstaff (Jeremy Roach gains possession)
19:49
Mason Madsen personal foul
19:30
Jeremy Roach misses three point jump shot
19:28
CJ Penha Jr. defensive rebound
19:15
+2
Makai Ashton-Langford makes two point layup
2-0
18:55
Kyle Filipowski misses two point layup
18:53
T.J. Bickerstaff defensive rebound
18:37
Dereck Lively II blocks T.J. Bickerstaff's two point layup
18:35
Mark Mitchell defensive rebound
18:28
Kyle Filipowski misses three point jump shot
18:26
T.J. Bickerstaff defensive rebound
18:06
Mason Madsen misses three point jump shot
18:04
Kyle Filipowski defensive rebound
17:51
+2
Dereck Lively II makes two point dunk (Tyrese Proctor assists)
2-2
17:22
Jaeden Zackery misses two point jump shot
17:20
Jaeden Zackery offensive rebound
17:16
+2
Jaeden Zackery makes two point putback layup
4-2
17:05
+2
Kyle Filipowski makes two point layup (Jeremy Roach assists)
4-4
16:49
Jaeden Zackery misses three point jump shot
16:47
Kyle Filipowski defensive rebound
16:38
Tyrese Proctor misses three point jump shot
16:36
CJ Penha Jr. defensive rebound
16:26
CJ Penha Jr. misses two point layup
16:24
Kyle Filipowski defensive rebound
16:16
Jeremy Roach misses two point jump shot
16:14
Eagles defensive rebound
16:03
Dereck Lively II blocks Jaeden Zackery's two point layup
16:01
Devin McGlockton offensive rebound
15:51
+3
Chas Kelley makes three point jump shot (DeMarr Langford Jr. assists)
7-4
15:26
+2
Dereck Lively II makes two point reverse dunk (Dariq Whitehead assists)
7-6
15:09
Chas Kelley misses two point layup
15:07
Jacob Grandison defensive rebound
15:04
Dariq Whitehead offensive foul
15:04
Dariq Whitehead turnover (offensive foul)
15:04
TV timeout
14:53
Dariq Whitehead personal foul
14:34
+2
T.J. Bickerstaff makes two point layup
9-6
14:18
+2
Ryan Young makes two point layup
9-8
13:45
+2
T.J. Bickerstaff makes two point jump shot (Chas Kelley assists)
11-8
13:36
T.J. Bickerstaff personal foul
13:26
+2
Ryan Young makes two point layup (Jacob Grandison assists)
11-10
13:07
Chas Kelley turnover (bad pass)
12:58
Devin McGlockton shooting foul (Ryan Young draws the foul)
12:58
+1
Ryan Young makes regular free throw 1 of 2
11-11
12:58
+1
Ryan Young makes regular free throw 2 of 2
11-12
12:30
T.J. Bickerstaff misses two point jump shot
12:28
Dariq Whitehead defensive rebound
12:16
Jump ball. Dariq Whitehead vs. T.J. Bickerstaff (T.J. Bickerstaff gains possession)