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COL BKB: Miami (Fla.) 78, Duke 74 (OT)

DURHAM, N.C., Feb. 5 (UPI) -- Reggie Johnson pumped in 27 points and grabbed 12 rebounds Sunday, propelling Miami-Florida to a 78-74 overtime upset of fifth-ranked Duke.

Johnson made 1-of-2 free throws with 1 second remaining in the extra frame to seal the win for Miami (14-7, 5-3 ACC), which notched its fourth straight victory.

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Kenny Kadji added 15 points and eight rebounds while DeQuan Jones and Durand Scott chipped in with 11 points apiece for the Hurricanes.

Duke (19-4, 6-2) had two chances to tie the game in the final 8 seconds of overtime, but Austin Rivers and Ryan Kelly each missed their 3-point tries.

Seth Curry led the Blue Devils with 22 points and Rivers added 20 as Duke lost for the second time in three home contests.

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