Duke Rebounds With Easy Victory

J.J. Redick, Shelden Williams and No. 2 Duke didn’t stay down for long, and Virginia Tech didn’t have a chance in its rematch against the Blue Devils.

Williams had 24 points and 15 rebounds in the first game since his four-point performance in a loss to Georgetown and Redick added 24 points in his final college game in his home state as the Blue Devils, 18-1 overall and 6-0 in the Atlantic Coast Conference, beat Virginia Tech, 80-67, Thursday night at Blacksburg, Va.

“We came here today trying to rekindle our swagger and play like we know how we can play,” said Williams, who made nine of 14 shots in his first chance to atone for his poor play in the Blue Devils’ 87-84 loss at Georgetown on Saturday.

Forward Deron Washington of Virginia Tech (10-9, 0-6) was ejected with 1:30 left after appearing to drive his foot into the face of Lee Melchionni when both were on the floor.

The officials released a statement afterward saying, through replay, they determined the kick was a “combative action” and the matter will be reviewed by the league office.

No. 3 Memphis 73, Alabama Birmingham 66 -- Darius Washington scored 26 points and Rodney Carney added 19 for the Tigers at Memphis, Tenn.

Memphis (18-2, 4-0) moved into a tie with Texas El Paso for the lead in the Conference USA standings. The loss ended a 10-game winning streak for the Blazers (14-4, 4-1).

SOUTHLAND

Cal State Northridge 59, UC Santa Barbara 46 -- Jonathan Heard scored 15 points as the Matadors won at Santa Barbara. The Matadors (8-8, 2-3 Big West) had 13 steals and forced the Gauchos (7-10, 1-5) to commit 25 turnovers in winning for the first time in Santa Barbara in seven trips. Chris Devine and Cecil Brown led Santa Barbara with 10 points each.

UC Davis 75, UC Riverside 69 -- Thomas Juillerat had 17 points and eight rebounds for the Aggies (6-13) at Davis, Calif. Dedrick Bates had 18 points and six rebounds for the Highlanders (2-16), who lost their fifth consecutive game.