Duke advances past Siena with Ifeanyi Ufochukwu in NCAA opener

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Mar 20, 2026
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Ifeanyi Ufochukwu, a former basketball standout from Covenant Day School, helped Duke Blue Devils claim a 71-65 win over the Siena Saints in the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 19.

The contest was held at Bon Secours Wellness Arena with tipoff at 2:50 p.m.

Duke Blue Devils will play next on Saturday, March 21, at 5:15 p.m. at the same arena.

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