Charlie\u2019s rules for 21 might have thrown me for a loop, but it wouldn\u2019t have mattered the way that I played.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The part of the game I thought would be the only way Duke stays in the game turned out to be their downfall. The Blue Devils could not hit a free throw to save their lives. Meanwhile, Auburn hit all their free throws, so every time they scored, the Tigers extended their lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fading light certainly didn\u2019t help Duke as they struggled to get rebounds when the ball went off the rim. Or it could be that I am just not used to shooting while trying to dribble to a spot. I always was the type of set shooter that would fire off a pass instead of driving to the basket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But it was a thorough beating – Charlie shot better from three-point range. Charlie shot better from the line. Charlie was just better. Auburn 21, Duke 14. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Congratulations to Auburn on winning the Ball Don\u2019t Lie championship.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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