#1 Duke Stunned at Home By Stephen F. Austin

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks guard Kevon Harris (1). Photo by Mario Houben/CSM/Shutterstock (9977906am)

The Duke Blue Devils, the #1 ranked college basketball team in the nation, fell at the hands of tiny Stephen F. Austin in a stunning upset on Tuesday night.

Stephen F. Austin shocked everyone by taking the game to overtime, going toe to toe with the top-rated team in the country and one of the most powerful programs in the country.

After ending regulation tied 81-81, the Lumberjacks held Duke to only two points in the extra five minutes. It was a defensive battle, and Stephen F. Austin managed to steal the ball in the final seconds and drive towards the other basket with a chance to win the game.

Nathan Bain took the ball to the other end of the court and laid in the ball as time expired, sending Cameron Indoor Arena into a state of shock as he led his team to the biggest win in program history.

Senior guard Kevon Harris led SFA with 26 points in a big-time performance. Duke center Vernon Carey Jr.’s 20 point, 11 rebound, and 7 block performance led the Blue Devils, but it wasn’t enough to avoid the huge loss.

The loss was Duke’s first against a non-conference opponent at home in 150 games.

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