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Duke Downs Virginia Tech 81-65 - Match Report

Jeremy Roach scored 19 points leading Duke to a 81-65 victory over Virginia Tech at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Saturday.

Duke won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -7.0-point spread as favorites.

Duke got 17 points from Mark Mitchell and another 13 points from Dereck Lively II. Jeremy Roach contributed 10 assists, while Mark Mitchell cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.

Virginia Tech got 15 points from Grant Basile in a losing cause and another 12 points from Sean Pedulla. Grant Basile contributed 3 assists for them, while Sean Pedulla had 5 rebounds.

Duke led at halftime, $HalfScore.

Duke had a 35-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Duke looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the NC State. Virginia Tech will aim to get back on the winning track at Louisville.