Duke Defeats Siena 71-65 in Close Contest
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 3:00 PM ET · Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Duke Blue Devils 71, Siena Saints 65, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Siena Saints vs Duke Blue Devils?
Duke Blue Devils beat Siena Saints 71-65 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 19, 2026.
Who was favored in Siena Saints vs Duke Blue Devils?
Duke Blue Devils were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -20000 (about 100% implied). The favorite won.
The Duke Blue Devils secured a victory against the Siena Saints with a final score of 71-65 at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. This matchup highlighted Duke's impressive home record of 33-2 and their current form, as they have now won their last ten games, showcasing a scoring average of 80.9 points while allowing just 62.3 points per game during this stretch. In contrast, Siena, with an away record of 23-12, had been on a four-game winning streak leading into this contest, averaging 67.5 points scored and 65.5 points allowed over their last ten games.
Duke's recent dominance was evident as they maintained a perfect home record of 8-0 this season, while Siena struggled with a 2-3 record in away games. In their last five games, Duke averaged 79.2 points scored and allowed 67.0 points, further emphasizing their strong performance. Siena, on the other hand, averaged 67.4 points scored and 61.2 points allowed in their last five games, indicating a competitive but less prolific scoring output.
The game saw several key scoring plays in the second half that kept the tension high. Cameron Boozer made crucial free throws that brought Duke to a 71-65 lead late in the game. Cayden Boozer's driving layup and Isaiah Evans' free throws were pivotal in maintaining Duke's advantage as Siena attempted to close the gap. The scoring was tight, with Siena's Riley Mulvey also contributing with a tip-in layup that kept the game competitive.
The market had priced Duke as heavy favorites, with odds from DraftKings showing a spread of -28.5 and a moneyline of -20000, while Siena was listed at a moneyline of 3500. The total for the game was set at 137.5, reflecting expectations of a moderately high-scoring affair. With the final score of 71-65, the total fell short of this line.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the overall performance of both teams suggests that they were able to field their key players effectively. The conditions in the Bon Secours Wellness Arena were conducive to a competitive game, with a good atmosphere that likely contributed to the players' performances.
As the game progressed, viewers were treated to a display of skill and determination from both teams, with Duke's ability to execute in critical moments proving decisive. The matchup was a testament to Duke's strength at home and Siena's resilience, making for an engaging contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | DUKE -28.5 | 137.5 o -110 / u -110 | Siena Saints +3500 · Duke Blue Devils -20000 |
Leaders
- PointsCameron Boozer22Duke Blue Devils
- AssistsCayden Boozer5Duke Blue Devils
- ReboundsCameron Boozer13Duke Blue Devils
- PointsGavin Doty21Siena Saints
- AssistsJustice Shoats7Siena Saints
- ReboundsFrancis Folefac7Siena Saints
Recent form
Duke Blue Devils
Last 10: 10-0Streak W1080.9 scored · 62.3 allowed per game8-0 at home
- W74-70vs Virginia CavaliersMar 15
- W73-61vs Clemson TigersMar 14
- W80-79vs Florida State SeminolesMar 12
- W76-61vs North Carolina Tar HeelsMar 7
- W93-64at NC State WolfpackMar 3
- W77-51vs Virginia CavaliersFeb 28
- W100-56at Notre Dame Fighting IrishFeb 25
- W68-63vs Michigan WolverinesFeb 21
- W101-64vs Syracuse OrangeFeb 17
- W67-54vs Clemson TigersFeb 14
Siena Saints
Last 10: 6-4Streak W467.5 scored · 65.5 allowed per game2-3 away
- W64-54at Merrimack WarriorsMar 11
- W76-61vs Fairfield StagsMar 9
- W63-58vs Mount St. Mary's MountaineersMar 8
- W76-61vs Rider BroncsMar 1
- L58-72at Fairfield StagsFeb 28
- W72-63vs Saint Peter's PeacocksFeb 22
- L72-79at Merrimack WarriorsFeb 21
- W67-63at Marist Red FoxesFeb 15
- L62-74vs Quinnipiac BobcatsFeb 14
- L65-70at Saint Peter's PeacocksFeb 7
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 23-11 | - | 17-3 |
| Saint Peter's | 17-12 | 3 | 14-6 |
| Siena | 23-12 | 4 | 13-7 |
| Marist | 19-12 | 5 | 12-8 |
| Quinnipiac | 19-13 | 5 | 12-8 |
| Fairfield | 21-13 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 15-17 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Iona | 18-14 | 7 | 10-10 |
| Sacred Heart | 14-19 | 8 | 9-11 |
| Manhattan | 12-20 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Canisius | 10-21 | 12 | 5-15 |
| Niagara | 8-22 | 12 | 5-15 |
| Rider | 4-25 | 14 | 3-17 |
| Duke | 35-3 | - | 17-1 |
| Virginia | 30-6 | 2 | 15-3 |
| Miami | 26-9 | 4 | 13-5 |
| North Carolina | 24-9 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Clemson | 24-11 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Louisville | 24-11 | 6 | 11-7 |
| NC State | 20-14 | 7 | 10-8 |
| Florida State | 18-15 | 7 | 10-8 |
| California | 22-12 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Stanford | 20-13 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Virginia Tech | 19-13 | 9 | 8-10 |
| SMU | 20-14 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Wake Forest | 18-17 | 10 | 7-11 |
| Syracuse | 15-17 | 11 | 6-12 |
| Pittsburgh | 13-20 | 12 | 5-13 |
| Notre Dame | 13-18 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Boston College | 11-20 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Georgia Tech | 11-20 | 15 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Siena Saints | Duke Blue Devils |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-65 | 24-59 |
| Field goal % | 38 | 41 |
| Three-pointers | 9-26 | 5-26 |
| Three-point % | 35 | 19 |
| Free throws | 6-6 | 18-21 |
| Free throw % | 100 | 86 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 43 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 16 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 27 |
| Assists | 15 | 11 |
| Steals | 5 | 3 |
| Blocks | 2 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 7 | 9 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 36 |
| Fouls | 16 | 10 |
| Largest lead | 13 | 6 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 71 | 21 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half36-28Gavin Doty makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half37-28Gavin Doty makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half39-28Francis Folefac makes 1-foot dunk (Gavin Doty assists)
- 1st Half39-30Cameron Boozer makes driving layup (Cayden Boozer assists)
- 1st Half41-30Gavin Doty makes 16-foot turnaround jump shot
- 1st Half41-32Maliq Brown makes layup (Cameron Boozer assists)
- 1st Half43-32Gavin Doty makes layup (Riley Mulvey assists)
- 2nd Half44-32Gavin Doty makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-32Gavin Doty makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-34Isaiah Evans makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half47-34Justice Shoats makes driving layup
- 2nd Half47-36Isaiah Evans makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half47-37Cameron Boozer makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-38Cameron Boozer makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-41Nikolas Khamenia makes 27-foot three point jumper (Cayden Boozer assists)
- 2nd Half47-43Cayden Boozer makes driving layup
- 2nd Half47-45Dame Sarr makes 3-foot dunk (Cayden Boozer assists)
- 2nd Half50-45Brendan Coyle makes 26-foot three point jumper (Justice Shoats assists)
- 2nd Half50-47Cameron Boozer makes layup
- 2nd Half53-47Brendan Coyle makes 24-foot three point jumper (Justice Shoats assists)
- 2nd Half53-49Cayden Boozer makes 8-foot floating jump shot (Dame Sarr assists)
- 2nd Half53-52Isaiah Evans makes 27-foot three point jumper (Cameron Boozer assists)
- 2nd Half55-52Francis Folefac makes driving layup (Justice Shoats assists)
- 2nd Half58-52Francis Folefac makes 27-foot three point jumper (Justice Shoats assists)
- 2nd Half58-53Dame Sarr makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-56Cayden Boozer makes 24-foot three point jumper (Isaiah Evans assists)
- 2nd Half61-56Gavin Doty makes 23-foot three point jumper (Justice Shoats assists)
- 2nd Half61-58Cayden Boozer makes layup
- 2nd Half61-60Isaiah Evans makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half61-61Cameron Boozer makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-63Isaiah Evans makes driving layup
- 2nd Half61-64Cameron Boozer makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-65Cameron Boozer makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-67Cayden Boozer makes driving layup
- 2nd Half63-67Riley Mulvey makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half63-68Isaiah Evans makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-69Isaiah Evans makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-69Justice Shoats makes driving layup
- 2nd Half65-70Cameron Boozer makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-71Cameron Boozer makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Duke Blue Devils, below favours Siena Saints.
Venue
- Bon Secours Wellness ArenaGreenville, SC
- Attendance13919
- OfficialsMark Schnur, Brian Dorsey, Ed Corliss
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