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No. 9 Duke claims 84-48 exhibition rout of Findlay

Published: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 8:01 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 8:01 p.m.

DURHAM, N.C. - Kyle Singler scored 20 points and No. 9 Duke wrapped up its preseason by routing Findlay 84-48 on Tuesday night.

Jon Scheyer added 19 points for the Blue Devils. They shot 41.2 percent, held the defending Division II national champions to 25.3 percent shooting and outscored them 24-4 to open the second half.

Brian Zoubek capped that overwhelming burst with a free throw to make it 60-27 with about 12 1/2 minutes to play.

Miles Plumlee had 10 rebounds and Singler was 8 for 12 from the field for Duke. The Blue Devils open the regular season Nov. 13 against North Carolina-Greensboro.

Marcus Parker scored 14 points to lead the Oilers.


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