Caleb Foster made an immediate impact in his return from a broken foot, helping Duke keep its national championship hopes intact with an 80-75 win over St. John’s on Friday night.
The top-seeded Blue Devils trailed by 10 points in the second half before mounting a comeback to pull out the victory and advance. Foster’s presence provided a timely boost as Duke steadied itself after falling behind and found enough offense down the stretch to close out the game.
Second-half rally seals it
Duke’s rally came after St. John’s built a double-digit advantage following halftime, putting pressure on the Blue Devils to respond. Duke answered by chipping away at the deficit and finishing the comeback to secure the five-point win.
The victory moves Duke forward and keeps its postseason run alive, with Foster’s return serving as a key storyline in the Blue Devils’ ability to overcome adversity on the night.