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Recap - Duke Defeats Georgia Tech 73-64

Duke got 16 points from Tre Jones en route to a 73-64 victory over Georgia Tech on Wednesday at McCamish Pavilion.

Duke won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -11.5-point spread.

Vernon Carey Jr. had 14 points for Duke and Cassius Stanley chipped in with 14 points. Tre Jones had 7 assists for them, while Tre Jones was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

Georgia Tech got 18 points from Jose Alvarado in a losing cause and another 14 points from James Banks III. Jose Alvarado contributed 5 assists for them, while James Banks III had 15 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Duke were victorious, as the score was 40-30 at the break.

The rebound battle favored Georgia Tech as they grabbed 35 boards, while Duke only had 27

Duke looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Wake Forest. Georgia Tech will aim to get back on the winning track at Boston College.