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COL BKB: Duke 71, Georgia Tech 58

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Published: Feb. 28, 2008 at 12:28 AM

DURHAM, N.C., Feb. 28 (UPI) -- DeMarcus Nelson and Gerald Henderson scored 15 points apiece Wednesday, pacing No. 6 Duke to a 71-58 decision over Georgia Tech.

It was the 799th career win for Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewiski, who will have a chance to reach 800 Saturday at North Carolina State.

Kyle Singler added 13 for the Blue Devils (24-3, 11-2 ACC), who improved to 15-0 at home this season.

Georgia Tech (11-15, 4-8) was led by Gani Lawal and Matt Causey with 10 points each. It was the Yellow Jackets' fifth straight loss.

Duke put together a 12-0 run late in the first half that gave the Blue Devils a 30-19 advantage. Georgia Tech closed within three early in the second half before a 9-2 surge gave the Blue Devils some breathing room.

Georgia Tech came no closer than six the rest of the way.

Duke has won 22 of the teams' last 24 meetings.

Topics: DeMarcus Nelson, Gerald Henderson, Kyle Singler, U.S. Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham
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