Johnson leads Miami past No. 7 Duke 78-74 in OT

By Joedy Mccreary

Associated Press

Published: Sunday, Feb. 5 2012 3:51 p.m. MST

Duke's Josh Hairston and Tyler Thornton (3) defend against Miami's Shane Larkin (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012.

Gerry Broome, Associated Press

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Summary

Reggie Johnson scored five of his career-high 27 points in overtime and Miami upset No. 7 Duke 78-74 on Sunday.

DURHAM, N.C. — Reggie Johnson scored five of his career-high 27 points in overtime and Miami upset No. 7 Duke 78-74 on Sunday.

Kenny Kadji added 15 points for the Hurricanes (14-7, 5-3 Atlantic Coast Conference), who blew a 16-point lead in the second half, then regrouped to claim their first victory at Cameron Indoor Stadium and just their second win over Duke since joining the ACC.

Seth Curry scored 22 points and freshman Austin Rivers added 20 for the Blue Devils (19-4, 6-2), who missed all six of their free throws in overtime and were beaten by a Florida-based conference rival for the second time this season.

Duke had plenty of chances in the extra session.

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