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Kentucky Falls 79-71 Against Duke - Game Recap

Trevor Keels scored 25 points for Duke on Tuesday, leading them to a 79-71 victory over Kentucky at Madison Square Garden.

Duke won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -2.5-point spread as favorites.

Paolo Banchero had 22 points for Duke and Wendell Moore Jr. chipped in with 12 points. Wendell Moore Jr. had 3 assists for them, while Jeremy Roach was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.

Kentucky got 17 points from Oscar Tshiebwe in a losing cause and another 16 points from Sahvir Wheeler. Sahvir Wheeler contributed 10 assists for them, while Oscar Tshiebwe had 19 rebounds.

Duke led at halftime, $HalfScore.

The rebound battle favored Kentucky as they grabbed 38 boards, while Duke only had 32

Duke heads into a battle against Army. Kentucky, meanwhile, will have their next action against Robert Morris.