Duke, Madison Square Garden

What is Duke's record at Madison Square Garden? Blue Devils' history, appearances, wins
Here's what to know about Duke basketball's record and history at Madison Square Garden ahead of Saturday's game vs. Illinois.
'Stunning' Duke Cheerleader Goes Viral At Madison Square Garden
A "stunning" Duke Blue Devils cheerleader turned heads during Saturday night's game against Illinois. Duke throttled Illinois, 110-67, in one of the biggest blowouts of the college hoops season. The Blue Devils received big games from nearly everyone on their roster,
Social Media Erupts as Duke Crushes Illinois in Madison Square Garden Blowout
As is the case whenever a big game takes place, social media was a firestorm during and after the contest. Below are some of the best Illinois-Duke tweets from the college basketball world on Saturday night. Duke's 110-67 win over Illinois is the largest margin of defeat for the Illini in program history.
Why are Duke, Illinois playing in February? Madison Square Garden hosts primetime game
Here's what to know about Duke basketball's neutral-site, non-conference game against Illinois, Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Duke's Cooper Flagg makes lasting memory in NBA showcase at Madison Square Garden
A Saturday night showdown between Duke and Illinois featured plenty of future NBA talent, but it was Cooper Flagg who shined the brightest on the big stage.
How the Duke vs. Illinois game at Madison Square Garden came together for Saturday's nonconference showdown
On Saturday night, college basketball will be treated to something that was commonplace for decades but has become the exception to the rule over the past 15-or-so years: a marquee February nonconference game between two high-major programs.
What Cooper Flagg, Duke basketball did by annihilating Illinois at Madison Square Garden
Seven players finished in double figures for Duke, led by Isaiah Evans (17 points) and Flagg. Kon Knueppel logged 15 points, Khaman Maluach had 13, Tyrese Proctor and Caleb Foster scored 12 each, and Sion James tallied 11. That's the first time seven Duke players have finished in double figures since 2017.
How to get Duke vs. Illinois basketball tickets at Madison Square Garden: Prices, options
The 3rd-ranked Duke Blue Devils and the Illinois Fighting Illini take breaks from conference play to head to the Big Apple on Saturday night for the 2025 SentinelOne Classic.
Why is Duke basketball playing Illinois at Madison Square Garden? Jon Scheyer explains
Duke basketball and Illinois will play this weekend at Madison Square Garden. Here's why, along with a look at the Blue Devils' history at MSG.

Duke, Illinois and college basketball

Cooper Flagg Tracker: Duke star impresses NBA scouts in Blue Devils' rout of Illinois at Madison Square Garden
Flagg was a key factor in No. 3 Duke's 110-67 pounding of the Illini on Saturday at the World's Most Famous Arena ...
Big Apple blowout: Three takeaways as Duke basketball hammers Illinois at MSG
With seven players scoring in double figures, the No. 3 Duke Blue Devils posted yet another lopsided win, this one over ...
Illinois men’s basketball coach suggests Duke star Cooper Flagg should stay in school and ‘chase a girl’
It seems a foregone conclusion Cooper Flagg of Duke will become the top pick in this year’s NBA draft. Illinois coach Brad ...
Flagg scores 16 in MSG debut and No. 3 Duke hands Illinois worst loss ever, 110-67
Cooper Flagg had 16 points in his Madison Square Garden debut and seven players scored in double figures for No. 3 Duke in a 110-67 blowout Saturday night that marked the most lopsided loss in ...
Is Duke worthy of NCAA Tournament No. 1 seed? Blue Devils removed doubts with easy win
The ACC is down and few teams have offered Duke a challenge this season. But hammering Illinois, 110-67, at Madison Square ...