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Zion Williamson, RJ Barrett Combine for 52 in Duke's Rout over Virginia Union

Duke kicked off its 2018-19 season with a 106-64 exhibition win over Virginia Union Tuesday.

R.J. Barrett stole the show with 19 of his 23 points in the first half, while Zion Williamson came on strong late with 29 total points in the blowout win over the Division II opponent. Tre Jones and Cam Reddish helped out with nine assists each.

While Virginia Union didn't provide much resistance for Duke, the young Blue Devils roster lived up to expectations in its first game at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

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