Found January 01, 2012 on Rivals.com:
DURHAM, N.C.-- Duke's change of approach offensively has provided an efficient and productive way to put immense pressure on opposing defenses. Sunday, the storyline was not focused on the new and improved offense but rather on the stellar defensive performance the Blue Devils showed in their 85-55 victory over the Penn Quakers.
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