Kitley, Amoore lead No. 11 Virginia Tech past No. 9 Duke

Updated Feb. 16, 2023 9:00 p.m. ET

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BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Elizabeth Kitley and Georgia Amoore each scored 20 points to lead No. 11 Virginia Tech to a 61-45 victory over No. 9 Duke on Thursday night.

Taylor Soule added 11 points for the Hokies (21-4, 11-4 Atlantic Coast Conference), who have won five straight and eight of their past nine games. For the first time in program history, Virginia Tech has registered wins over ranked opponents in three consecutive games.

Celeste Taylor scored 12 points for the Blue Devils (22-4, 12-3), who had their four-game winning streak halted.

ACC-leading Duke came into the game leading the conference in scoring defense (50.2 points per game), but the Hokies scored 51 through three quarters and also played stifling defense, holding Duke to just one field goal in the second quarter on the way to a 19-point halftime lead.

Virginia Tech put things away at the start of the second half, scoring the first seven points and extending its lead to 26 points. Duke couldn't get any close than 16 points the rest of the way.

Kitley shot 8 for 18 from the floor and grabbed 11 rebounds. Amoore had four 3-pointers and shot 8 for 18 from the floor.

Duke shot just 34% (16 of 47) and was outrebounded 41-23.

TIP-INS

Duke: The Blue Devils played arguably their worst game of the season, but still sit atop the ACC standings heading into the final week of the regular season. The Blue Devils remain in position to clinch their first ACC regular-season championship since 2012-13.

Virginia Tech: Virginia Tech could claim the ACC’s regular-season crown, but needs some help. Regardless, the Hokies are well on their way to receiving a double bye at the conference tournament and a possible top four seeding in the NCAA Tournament.

UP NEXT

Duke: The Blue Devils play at Virginia on Sunday.

Virginia Tech: The Hokies host N.C. State on Sunday.

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