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No. 4 Duke Handles Hokies 81-64

No. 15 Butler denies Loyola, No. 23 Xavier wallops No. 16 Dayton

By Jesse Andrews,  Newser User

Posted Jan 24, 2008 11:04 PM CST
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(Newser) – There was no upset for Virginia Tech this time, as Duke rode an 18-9 second-half run to an easy 81-64 victory in front of a disappointed Hokies crowd. Two top-ten Blue Devils teams have fallen to Virginia Tech since the latter's move to the ACC three years ago. Also in ranked college hoops:

  • No. 15 Butler shut down Loyola of Chicago early, getting 15 points from Pete Campbell in the 63-50 victory.
  • No. 23 Xavier ambushed No. 16 Dayton, who shot just 30% in the 69-43 upset.

Duke forward Kyle Singler, left, looks for help as Virginia Tech forward J.T. Thompson guards him closely during the first half of a basketball game in Blacksburg, Va., Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Duke forward Kyle Singler, left, looks for help as Virginia Tech forward J.T. Thompson guards him closely during the first half of a basketball game in Blacksburg, Va., Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008. (AP Photo/Steve...   (Associated Press)
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski directs his team during the first half of a basketball game against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008. Duke won 81-64. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski directs his team during the first half of a basketball game against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008. Duke won 81-64. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)   (Associated Press)
Duke guard DeMarcus Nelson (21) his his path blocked by Virginia Tech's J.T. Thompson (33) and Terrell Bell, right, during the second half of a basketball game in Blacksburg, Va., Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008. Duke won 81-64. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Duke guard DeMarcus Nelson (21) his his path blocked by Virginia Tech's J.T. Thompson (33) and Terrell Bell, right, during the second half of a basketball game in Blacksburg, Va., Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008....   (Associated Press)
Xavier guard Stanley Burrell, left, pressures Dayton guard Brian Roberts during a basketball game won by Xavier, 69-43, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)
Xavier guard Stanley Burrell, left, pressures Dayton guard Brian Roberts during a basketball game won by Xavier, 69-43, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)   (Associated Press)
Xavier guard Drew Lavender is tied up by Dayton defenders Stephen Thomas (11) and Mickey Perry (0) during the second half of a basketball game Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008, in Cincinnati. Xavier won 69-43. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)
Xavier guard Drew Lavender is tied up by Dayton defenders Stephen Thomas (11) and Mickey Perry (0) during the second half of a basketball game Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008, in Cincinnati. Xavier won 69-43....   (Associated Press)
Xavier guard Stanley Burrell clenches his fist after making a 3-point shot in the second half of a basketball game against Dayton, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008, in Cincinnati. Burrell scored 13 points to lead Xavier to a 69-43 win. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)
Xavier guard Stanley Burrell clenches his fist after making a 3-point shot in the second half of a basketball game against Dayton, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008, in Cincinnati. Burrell scored 13 points to lead...   (Associated Press)
Butler forward Drew Streicher, left, battles, Loyola guard J.R. Blount for a loose ball during the second half of a college basketball game in Indianapolis, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008. Butler won, 63-50. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Butler forward Drew Streicher, left, battles, Loyola guard J.R. Blount for a loose ball during the second half of a college basketball game in Indianapolis, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008. Butler won, 63-50....   (Associated Press)
Butler forward Pete Campbell, left, puts up a shot against Loyola forward Ross Forman during the second half of a college basketball game in Indianapolis, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008. Butler won, 63-50. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Butler forward Pete Campbell, left, puts up a shot against Loyola forward Ross Forman during the second half of a college basketball game in Indianapolis, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008. Butler won, 63-50. ...   (Associated Press)
Loyola guard J.R. Blount, right, has the basketball deflected by Butler guard Willie Veasley during the second half of a college basketball game in Indianapolis, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008. Butler won, 63-50. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Loyola guard J.R. Blount, right, has the basketball deflected by Butler guard Willie Veasley during the second half of a college basketball game in Indianapolis, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008. Butler won,...   (Associated Press)
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