#7 Duke Defeats Virginia Tech
At 12-9 when it hosted #7 Duke last night, the Virginia Tech Hokies had a chance to get a crucial victory. Instead, the Blue Devils rolled to a 75-60 victory, dropping Virginia Tech to 12-10.
Although the game was tied at 21, Duke led handily for most of the game. In fact, Duke led at the half 38-28, and that score required a three-pointer by Erick Green at the buzzer to make it that close. Duke went on a 24-12 run to open the second-half and make the game a no-doubter.
Erick Green led Virginia Tech with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Victory Davila added 16 points and 7 rebounds. With the loss, Virginia Tech is now 1-6 in conference play. Only Georgia Tech at 1-7 has a worse record in conference play. Virginia Tech hosts Clemson on Saturday.
Duke was led by Austin Rivers with 18 points. But three other players scored in double-figures: Ryan Kelly (15), Seth Curry (11), and Mason Plumlee (10). Plumlee added 6 rebounds. Duke hosts Miami on Sunday,
With the win, Duke moves to 6-1 in conference play and 19-3 overall. This puts Duke in a three-way tie with North Carolina and Florida State at 6-1. North Carolina is 19-3 overall, while Florida State is 15-6. However, the Seminoles have beaten both Duke and North Carolina on the season. Duke will travel to North Carolina on Wednesday evening for the first game of the season between the two rivals.
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