No. 7 Duke Continues to Own Clemson

Nelson free throws lift No. 7 Duke past North Carolina State

(NEWSER) - For much of coach Mike Krzyzewski's 800th win, it looked more like his 265th loss. No. 7 Duke, however, finished the game on a 14-5 run to beat North Carolina State 87-86 today, reports the Associated Press. DeMarcus Nelson hit two free throws with 1:01 as the Blue Devils (25-3) raised their ACC record to 12-2. More»

(NEWSER) - The No. 7 Duke Blue Devils moved into a tie for first-place in the ACC with a 71-58 victory over Georgia Tech. It is Duke’s second win in a row after dropping two straight. Gerald Henderson and DeMarcus Nelson each had 15 points to lead the Blue Devils. Duke is now 15-0 at home this season, according to the Associated Press. More»

Notre Dame holds off Marquette, Texas A&M streaks by Missouri

(NEWSER) - Boston College shot 55% in the first half to build an eight-point lead, and it still wasn't nearly enough to beat No. 2 Duke today, reports the Associated Press. Kyle Singler scored 24 points and DeMarcus Nelson added 23 as the Blue Devils defeated the Eagles 90-80 in an ACC game. The win was the 11th straight for Duke (21-1, 9-0). In other Top 25 action: More»

Nelson and Henderson combine for 50 points for No. 4 Blue Devils

(NEWSER) - Duke overcame its first halftime deficit this season and the loud Maryland crowd, defeating the upset-minded Terrapins 93-84. The nation's No. 4 team nearly had the same fate that its state rival, UNC, experienced against Gary Williams' bunch eight days earlier. But DeMarcus Nelson scored 19 of his 27 points after the break to spark the Blue Devils' rally. More»

Blue Devils win yet again at home to improve to 13-1 on season

(NEWSER) - DeMarcus Nelson's 20 points led the Duke Blue Devils to a landslide victory over Virginia yesterday, AP reports. Duke never trailed en route to an 87-65 final score, and their double-digit lead was in place before halftime. The usually sharp-shooting Cavaliers managed four three-pointers on 14 shots, while Duke's perimeter shooters drained 11 threes. More»