GREENSBORO, N.C. — So this is why they are the No. 1 team in the country. The Duke Blue Devils completely outmanned eighth-seeded GW, shooting 52 percent and limiting the Colonials to 29.4 shooting to take a 37-26 halftime lead.

Duke big man Shelden Williams had 13 first half points and freshman Josh McRoberts put in 6. Guard J.J. Redick had eight points.

GW got five from sophomore Maureece Rice and 9 from senior Mike Hall. The Colonials were denied easy opportunities and got in foul trouble, with Regis Koundjia and Hall racking up three fouls a piece.