Sports | NCAA basketball No. 7 Duke Hangs On to Beat FSU UMass clips No. 14 Dayton's wings, Temple upsets No. 20 Xavier By Doug Sweeney Posted Jan 17, 2008 12:30 AM CST Copied Florida State's Uche Echefu blocks the shot of Duke's DeMarcus Nelson in the second half of a college basketball game which Duke won 70-57 on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008 in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon) (Associated Press) The No. 7 Duke Blue Devils almost blew a 17-point lead to Florida State but hit eight consecutive free throws in the final 1:34 to seal the game and escaped with a 70-57 victory. FSU’s Jason Rich led the Seminoles attempted comeback by scoring all of his 18 points in the second half, reports the Associated Press. Elsewhere in men’s basketball: Ricky Harris’ 22 points helped Massachusetts snap No. 14 Dayton’s 13-game winning streak with an 82-71 victory. The Flyers shot a woeful 4-of-25 from three-point range Temple’s 78-59 beat down of No. 20 Xavier gave the Owls their first victory over a ranked opponent in two years. Dionte Christmas led the way with 23 points, including 19 in the second half. Read These Next Mid That 'buy now, pay later' loan may soon hit your credit score. Cops: Arizona 5th graders drew up plot to 'end' a classmate. The Bezos-Sanchez wedding: guest list, cost, the dress, and more. Report an error