WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Behind a late second-quarter surge, the 19th-ranked Duke women's basketball team battled past Wake Forest, 60-50, Thursday evening at LVJM Coliseum. The Blue Devils closed the first half on a 17-3 run to take the lead – one they wouldn't relinquish for the remainder of the game.
Senior Celeste Taylor paced Duke (14-1, 4-0 ACC) with a game-high 18 points to go with four rebounds. Taylor scored 14 of her points in the second quarter to help the visitors surge ahead and turn the tide in the Blue Devils' favor.