Final
Cheek's late shot lifts Duke over Pittsburgh
Dec 8, 2007 - 8:08 PM NEW YORK (Ticker) -- Joy Cheek scored on a follow shot with less than two seconds remaining as No. 15 Duke edge Pittsburgh, 51-49, in the Maggie Dixon Classic on Saturday.Cheek finished with 13 of her 16 points in the second half and grabbed six rebounds.
Abby Waner added 10 points and six assists for the Blue Devils (7-3), who won their second straight game despite shooting 39 percent (22-of-56) and committing 29 turnovers.
Shavonte Zellous and Jania Sims had 17 points apiece for the Panthers (6-3), who were held to 30.5 percent (18-of-59), including 1-of-7 on 3-pointers.
- MAGGIE DIXON CLASSIC
AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
NCAA WOMENS BB MAGGIE DIXON CLASSIC
FINAL 1ST 2ND TOTAL
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DUKE (15) 24 27 51
PITTSBURGH 24 25 49 FINAL
Dec 8 1:55 PM - MAGGIE DIXON CLASSIC
AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
NCAA WOMENS BB (15) DUKE 24
PITTSBURGH 24 HALFTIME
Dec 8 12:54 PM
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