Duke 80, St. Johns 71

Duke rebounded from its first loss of the season to down the pesky Red Storm, 80-71. St. Johns went up 6-0 early before Duke built its way to a 14 point halftime lead. That very lead was trimmed down to four before Kyle Singler took over. Singler, who finished with a team high 17, scored seven in a row in a two minute stretch to put the lead back at 14.

Mason Plumlee got the start in place of captain Lance Thomas, but it was Thomas and another senior, Brian Zoubek, who had arguably the biggest impact on the game. Thomas and Zoubek combined for 22 points and 15 rebounds. Thomas showed his versatility and will to win, stepping outside and hitting three perimeter jumpshots. D.J. Kennedy led St. John's with 18 points.

Next Game-

Tuesday 12/8 vs. Gardner-Webb