Duke’s undefeated season lasted only five games. The number one ranked Blue Devils lost in the Maui Invitational’s championship game on Wednesday night to the third-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs.
The game was decided by just two point, 89-87, with Duke getting a last second opportunity to tie the game. The shot was blocked and with it all hopes of an undefeated season for the Blue Devils.
WHAT A FINISH!
Gonzaga knocks off Duke for their first win ever vs. an AP No. 1 team! pic.twitter.com/NBLsh6bnW6
— ESPN (@espn) November 22, 2018
It’s better to lose a game early on than to have your first loss come in the NCAA Tournament. That’s a lot of pressure for a young team to have to deal with.
