GREENVILLE, S.C. (Interstat) — Duke survived a stiff challenge from Siena, rallying from an 11-point halftime deficit to win 71-65 in a men’s NCAA Division I tournament game Thursday at Bi-Lo Center.

The Saints, led by a 43-point first half, controlled the early play before the Blue Devils’ second-half surge. Duke outscored Siena 39-22 after halftime before a crowd of 13,919. The victory improved top-seeded Duke’s record to 33-2, while Siena’s season ends at 23-12. The total score went under the betting over/under line of 135.5.