DURHAM, N.C. (Interstat) — The Duke women’s basketball team defeated Virginia 65-58 in an Atlantic Coast Conference game Thursday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

The Blue Devils built a 35-24 halftime lead behind a 23-point first quarter. The Cavaliers rallied with a 21-point third quarter to close the gap but could not complete the comeback as Duke scored 21 in the final period. Attendance was 2,533.

With the win, Duke improved to 12-6 overall. Virginia fell to 13-5.