Cooper Flagg scored 42 points and broke Duke’s single-game scoring record by a freshman during the Blue Devils’ 86-78 victory over Notre Dame on Saturday afternoon.
The highly touted Flagg moved past Zion Williamson (35 points, 2019 vs. Syracuse) on Duke’s all-time list among freshmen. He also became the first Duke player to reach the 40-point mark in a game since JJ Redick did so against Virginia in January 2006, setting the ACC’s freshman scoring record.
Jared McCain (35), Redick (34) Marvin Bagley III (34) are next on the Blue Devils’ single-game freshman scoring list.
While reaching the 30- and 40-point mark for the first time with No. 4 Duke, Flagg hit a career-high four 3-pointers, 11 shots from the field and 17 free throws. He also tied a career-high with seven assists and threw down another big dunk.
Flagg and the Blue Devils will look to extend their 10-game winning streak against the Miami Hurricanes on Tuesday.
