DURHAM, N.C., Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Jabari Parker provided 21 points and 10 rebounds Monday, powering sixth-ranked Duke over UNC-Asheville 91-55 in the Preseason National Invitation Tournament.
Rodney Hood added 18 points as the Blue Devils (3-1) ran their home winning streak against non-conference opponents to a nation-best 104 games.
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Andre Dawkins also reached double figures with 13 points in the first-round contest.
Duke will also host a second-round game Tuesday with the winner moving on to the Preseason NIT semifinals at next week in New York.
The Bulldogs (1-3) got 16 points from Sam Hughes.