NEW YORK, Nov. 29 (UPI) -- Nick Johnson's 3-pointer keyed a second-half run Friday that vaulted No. 3 Arizona to a 72-66 win over fifth-ranked Duke in the title game of the Preseason NIT.
Arizona advanced to 7-0 in one of the highlight attractions of the young college basketball season, employing a 12-3 run during the midst of the second period to open the lead.
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Johnson scored 15 points to pace all five Arizona starters in double figures. Brandon Ashley contributed 13 points.
The Wildcats overcame a three-point halftime deficit by limiting Duke to 42 percent shooting. The Blue Devils were outrebounded by 10 and turned the ball over six more times than did Arizona.
Duke (6-2) was led by Rodney Hood with 21 points.
