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2K Classic - Duke vs Georgetown University Final: 81-73 - Recap

Duke got 20 points and 0 assists from Vernon Carey Jr. en route to a 81-73 victory over Georgetown University on Friday at Madison Square Garden.

Duke won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -13.0-point spread.

Duke got 20 points from Vernon Carey Jr. and another 17 points from Wendell Moore Jr.. Tre Jones contributed 7 assists, while Vernon Carey Jr. cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

Georgetown University got a 21-point performance from Omer Yurtseven, who was supported by 19 points from James Akinjo. James Akinjo had 6 assists in a losing cause for Georgetown University, while Omer Yurtseven grabbed 5 rebounds.

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

Duke had a 34-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Duke takes its act home to face Stephen F. Austin looking for another win. For Georgetown University, they head home to face UNC Greensboro.