Duke got off to a slow start in its season opener on Tuesday, but a strong second half propelled the Blue Devils to a 75-60 win over Texas.
Star freshman Cameron Boozer struggled from the field in his official debut, connecting on just three of his 12 attempts, but he finished with 15 points, 13 rebounds, three steals, two assists and one block. Isaiah Evans led Duke with 23 points in 33 minutes of action.
After defeating the Longhorns in Charlotte, the Blue Devils will head back home to Durham for a matchup with Western Carolina on Saturday afternoon. The Catamounts are coming off a 94-63 loss to Cincinnati.
Here is everything you need to know about Duke vs. Western Carolina, including TV and streaming options for the game.
What channel is Duke basketball on today?
- TV channel: The CW Network
- Live stream: DirecTV
Duke vs. Western Carolina will air on The CW Network. College basketball fans can stream the game on DirecTV.
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Duke vs. Western Carolina start time
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 8
- Time: 1:30 p.m. ET
Duke vs. Western Carolina will tip off at 1:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Nov. 8. The game will be played at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke vs. Western Carolina radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM
You can listen to the Duke vs. Western Carolina radio broadcast on SiriusXM. Coverage of the game will be available via an online stream.
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Duke men's basketball schedule 2025-26
Here are the Blue Devils' next five games of the 2025-26 season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 8 | vs. Western Carolina | 1:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 11 | at Army | 7 p.m. |
| Nov. 14 | vs. Indiana State | 7 p.m. |
| Nov. 18 | vs. Kansas | 9 p.m. |
| Nov. 21 | vs. Niagara | 7 p.m. |
Western Carolina men's basketball schedule 2025-26
Here are the Catamounts' next five games of the 2025-26 season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Nov. 8 | at Duke | 1:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 13 | vs. Voorhees | 7 p.m. |
| Nov. 16 | vs. Stetson | 1 p.m. |
| Nov. 19 | vs. UNC Asheville | 7:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 22 | at Lipscomb | 5 p.m. |
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