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Virginia Tech Falls 76-65 Against Duke - Game Recap

Duke grabbed a 76-65 win over Virginia Tech on Wednesday, behind a 23-point effort from Paolo Banchero at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Duke won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -9.0-point spread as favorites.

Wendell Moore Jr. had 18 points for Duke and AJ Griffin chipped in with 13 points. Wendell Moore Jr. had 4 assists for them, while Paolo Banchero was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

Virginia Tech got 25 points from Keve Aluma in a losing cause and another 20 points from Justyn Mutts. Storm Murphy contributed 4 assists for them, while Keve Aluma had 10 rebounds.

Duke was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Duke won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 31-29.

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