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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Jasmine Thomas had 18 points, five rebounds and five assists, leading No. 9 Duke to a 71-48 victory against Virginia on Thursday night.
The Blue Devils (25-3, 11-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) held Virginia without a field goal for almost 16 minutes in the first half. The Cavaliers (15-14, 4-9) shot 20 percent (13 for 65) from the field for the game.
Tricia Liston made four 3-pointers and finished with 16 points for Duke, which committed 23 turnovers but outrebounded Virginia 55-37.
The Cavaliers opened the second half with a 12-3 surge to close to 37-28, but never got any closer.
Ataira Franklin led Virginia with 15 points and Ariana Moorer had 14.
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