The Presbyterian College men's basketball team fell to #6 Duke on Saturday at Cameron Indoor Stadium by a score of 96-55.  The loss moves the Blue Hose to 1-1 on the season, while the Blue Devils advance to 2-0.  The win also gave Coach Krzyzewski his 902nd career win, tying him with Bob Knight for the most career wins in Division I men's basketball.

Al'Lonzo Coleman (Charlotte, N.C.) led PC with 11 points, while Pierre Miller (Warner Robbins, Ga.) chipped in ten.  Coleman and Josh Johnson (Hendersonville, Tenn.) each grabbed five rebounds in the loss.  The Blue Devils had six players reach double digits in points, led by Ryan Kelly's 17. 

PC shot 32.1 percent from the field in the game to Duke's 61.4 percent, but the Blue Hose knocked down 16 of 17 free throws for a 94.1 free throw percentage to Duke's 58.1 percent. 

To start the first half, Duke took a 6-0 lead before a three pointer by Johnson put PC on the board.  The teams traded baskets and the Blue Hose trailed by three after a three pointer by Miller at 15:24.  Miller connected on another three minutes later to bring PC within two, 17-19.

Duke answered with a 7-0 run over the next three minutes, and would extend their lead to 11 points with just under eight minutes remaining in the half, and despite some late first half baskets by the Blue Hose, the Blue Devils took a 55-30 lead into the locker rooms at half time.

Duke started the second half with a 10-0 run, and PC responded with a layup from Coleman and Johnson's second three pointer of the game to bring the score to 61-35.  The Blue Devils continued to push, however, and would lead by 40 points for the majority of the second half.  PC ended the game making four straight free throws, but Duke came away with the 96-55 win.

PC returns to action Monday night at home when they face Eastern Kentucky.  Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Templeton Center.