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Photos: Duke basketball defeats Charlotte

Duke’s Jaylen Blakes (2) celebrates hitting a three-pointer during the second half of Duke’s 80-56 victory over Charlotte at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.
Duke’s Jaylen Blakes (2) celebrates hitting a three-pointer during the second half of Duke’s 80-56 victory over Charlotte at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. ehyman@newsobserver.com

The No. 22 Duke men’s basketball team defeated Charlotte 80-56 Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, after two loses on the road.

It is only the third meeting between the Blue Devils and the 49ers.

Duke was without guard Tyrese Proctor, who sprained his ankle in their loss at Georgia Tech.

Keep checking back after the game for more images.

Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) drives around Charlotte’s Nik Graves (10) during the first half of Duke’s game against Charlotte at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.
Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) drives around Charlotte’s Nik Graves (10) during the first half of Duke’s game against Charlotte at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jaylen Blakes (2) defends Charlotte’s Lu’Cye Patterson (25) during the second half of Duke’s 80-56 victory over Charlotte at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.
Duke’s Jaylen Blakes (2) defends Charlotte’s Lu’Cye Patterson (25) during the second half of Duke’s 80-56 victory over Charlotte at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) drives by Charlotte’s Lu’Cye Patterson (25) and Dean Reiber (21) during the first half of Duke’s game against Charlotte at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) drives by Charlotte’s Lu’Cye Patterson (25) and Dean Reiber (21) during the first half of Duke’s game against Charlotte at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jaylen Blakes (2) dives after a loose ball during the second half of Duke’s 80-56 victory over Charlotte at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.
Duke’s Jaylen Blakes (2) dives after a loose ball during the second half of Duke’s 80-56 victory over Charlotte at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) pulls in a rebound from Charlotte’s Lu’Cye Patterson (25) during the second half of Duke’s 80-56 victory over Charlotte at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) pulls in a rebound from Charlotte’s Lu’Cye Patterson (25) during the second half of Duke’s 80-56 victory over Charlotte at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Mark Mitchell (25) drives to the basket as Charlotte’s Igor Milicic Jr. (24) defends during the second half of Duke’s 80-56 victory over Charlotte at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.
Duke’s Mark Mitchell (25) drives to the basket as Charlotte’s Igor Milicic Jr. (24) defends during the second half of Duke’s 80-56 victory over Charlotte at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
New Duke football coach Manny Diaz stands amongst the Cameron Crazies during the second half of Duke’s 80-56 victory over Charlotte at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.
New Duke football coach Manny Diaz stands amongst the Cameron Crazies during the second half of Duke’s 80-56 victory over Charlotte at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) drives to the basket as Charlotte’s Dishon Jackson (1) defends during the first half of Duke’s game against Charlotte at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.
Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) drives to the basket as Charlotte’s Dishon Jackson (1) defends during the first half of Duke’s game against Charlotte at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jared McCain (0) heads to the basket to score as Charlotte’s Jackson Threadgill (12) defends during Duke’s 80-56 victory over Charlotte at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.
Duke’s Jared McCain (0) heads to the basket to score as Charlotte’s Jackson Threadgill (12) defends during Duke’s 80-56 victory over Charlotte at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer yells as the officials during the second half of Duke’s 80-56 victory over Charlotte at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer yells as the officials during the second half of Duke’s 80-56 victory over Charlotte at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor yells to the team during the second half of Duke’s 80-56 victory over Charlotte at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor yells to the team during the second half of Duke’s 80-56 victory over Charlotte at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Caleb Foster (1) drives by Charlotte’s Lu’Cye Patterson (25) during the first half of Duke’s game against Charlotte at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.
Duke’s Caleb Foster (1) drives by Charlotte’s Lu’Cye Patterson (25) during the first half of Duke’s game against Charlotte at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) goes for the rebound with Charlotte’s Dean Reiber (21), left, and Igor Milicic Jr. (24) during Duke’s 80-56 victory over Charlotte at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) goes for the rebound with Charlotte’s Dean Reiber (21), left, and Igor Milicic Jr. (24) during Duke’s 80-56 victory over Charlotte at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jared McCain (0) shoots as Charlotte’s Jackson Threadgill (12) defends during the first half of Duke’s game against Charlotte at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.
Duke’s Jared McCain (0) shoots as Charlotte’s Jackson Threadgill (12) defends during the first half of Duke’s game against Charlotte at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer talks with Jared McCain (0) during the first half of Duke’s game against Charlotte at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer talks with Jared McCain (0) during the first half of Duke’s game against Charlotte at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor talks with Duke’s Jeremy Roach as the team warms up before the Blue Devils’ game against Charlotte at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor talks with Duke’s Jeremy Roach as the team warms up before the Blue Devils’ game against Charlotte at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) sits on the court after he was injured during the second half of Duke’s 80-56 victory over Charlotte at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Filipowski returned a little bit later in the game.
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) sits on the court after he was injured during the second half of Duke’s 80-56 victory over Charlotte at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Filipowski returned a little bit later in the game. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published December 9, 2023 at 4:46 PM with the headline "Photos: Duke basketball defeats Charlotte."

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