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COL BKB: Duke 75, Boston College 61

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Published: Jan. 28, 2007 at 9:46 PM

DURHAM, N.C., Jan. 28 (UPI) -- Josh McRoberts had 16 points, 12 rebounds and five blocked shots Sunday as Duke ran its winning streak to five games with a 75-61 victory over Boston College.

DeMarcus Nelson had 17 points and eight rebounds, Jon Scheyer had 11 points and three assists, and Lance Thomas had 10 points and nine rebounds for the Blue Devils (18-3, 5-2 ACC), who had a 40-32 halftime advantage, and out-scored BC, 35-29, in the second half.

The Eagles (14-6, 6-2) were led by Jared Dudley, who had 17 points and eight rebounds.

Tyrese Rice had 13 points and three assists. Shamari Spears had 12 points, five rebounds and two assists; and Sean Marshall added seven points and seven rebounds for the Eagles, who have lost two of their last three games.

Duke ended the contest with a 12-4 burst.

Topics: DeMarcus Nelson, Jared Dudley, Jon Scheyer, Lance Thomas, Sean Marshall, Tyrese Rice, U.S. Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham
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