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Duke preps for Purdue, takes on Duquesne

Nov 28, 2008 - 11:20 AM Duquesne (4-0) at No. 5 Duke (6-0) 3:00 p.m. EST

DURHAM, North Carolina (Ticker) -- Fifth-ranked Duke has one more chance to fine-tune its game before a prime-time matchup with ninth-ranked Purdue next week.

The Blue Devils look to extend their perfect start when they duel unbeaten but untested Duquesne Friday.

After capturing the 2K Sports Classic with wins over Southern Illinois and Michigan, Duke cruised to a 20-point win over Montana on Sunday.

Nolan Smith and Gerald Henderson scored 14 points apiece as the Blue Devils took advantage of 17 offensive rebounds and 14 steals to cruise to their fifth double-digit victory in six games, 78-58.

Kyle Singler is the catalyst for Duke, posting team-highs with 16.7 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game.

The Dukes, who have won all four of their contests by double digits, are led by Aaron Jackson. The senior is averaging 17.3 points, 7.0 rebounds and 7.5 assists and has posted double-doubles in each of his last two games.

Jackson registered 15 points and 10 assists while Damian Saunders had 20 points and 12 rebounds in a 79-69 win over South Carolina-Upstate.