Dominating defense leads Duke in rout of Monmouth

Durham, NC – Tricia Liston posted 15 points and nine rebounds to lead the No. 4 Duke Blue Devils to a 73-32 win over Monmouth.

Duke (11-0) held Monmouth (3-8) to just three points in the first half. It tied Savannah State (2003) and Tennessee State (2010) as the fewest points in one half by a team.

Chelsea Gray gave 13 points and six rebounds while Haley Peters added 11 points and 10 boards for the Blue Devils.

Chevannah Paalvast had 15 points and six assists for the Hawks.

Monmouth shot just 1-for-25 in the first half as Duke built itself a comfortable 29-3 lead at the break.