But in the tournament semifinals, Duke surprised the top-ranked Runnin' Rebels, 79-77, then dominated Kansas, 72-65.
The Rebels once more dominated the league in the early going.
But Smarty Jones rebounded with a powerful performance in the Rebel, then dominated his competition in the Arkansas Derby, staying alive for a $5 million bonus given to a horse that wins the Rebel, the Arkansas Derby and the Kentucky Derby.
The Rebels were dominating throughout the tournament by outscoring the seven teams they faced by a combined 86-25 at the Canadian Lacrosse Association Jr B Championships.
The Rebels dominated from start to finish, and looked considerably fresh for a team that has already played 15 games, and to this point has yet to have four full days off between contests.
The Rebels dominated the early exchanges and went eight points clear after a long-range score from wing-back Roche in the 17th minute of the second half.
With Rebels dominating the competition during the 2000s, the rivalry has taken a slightly different perspective, will all other clubs joining the rivalry against Tracy Village.