DURHAM, N.C. ? Georgia Tech’s athleticism and physical defense put an end to Duke’s long home winning streak Wednesday night.

Luke Schenscher scored 14 points, including several key second-half baskets, leading the 19th-ranked Yellow Jackets to a 76-68 victory that snapped the third-ranked Blue Devils’ 41-game home winning streak.

Jarrett Jack had 15 points for the Yellow Jackets (21-8, 8-7 Atlantic Coast Conference), who had lost 15 straight to Duke. B.J. Elder and Isma’il Muhammad each added 12 points, helping the Yellow Jackets beat the Blue Devils for the first time since the 1995-96 season.

“Over the years, Duke’s been the elite team in the conference, especially winning the tournament five years in a row,” Jack said. “Coming out and beating them on their home floor is a big statement.”

Duke (24-4, 12-3) lost at home for the first time since falling to Maryland, 91-80, in February 2001. Pittsburgh’s 40-game home winning streak was ended by Syracuse on Sunday, and the current longest streak is 28 games by Wisconsin, Austin Peay and Stephen F. Austin.

Georgia Tech gave Duke trouble from the start with its athleticism, pushing the ball up the court and through the Blue Devils’ defense. The Yellow Jackets penetrated effectively for good shots, shooting 51 percent and scoring 38 points in the paint.

In addition, Georgia Tech played physical man-to-man defense, blocking 11 shots and holding the Blue Devils to 34 percent shooting. Duke finished with 20 turnovers.

Duke led 16-14 midway through the first half, but the Yellow Jackets went ahead to stay with a 17-3 run that gave them a 12-point lead. The Blue Devils managed to tie it midway through the second half, but Georgia Tech continually answered Duke’s spurts with runs of its own.

As the final seconds ticked off, Marvin Lewis raised his arms while Jack jumped around as he dribbled the ball. Once the horn sounded, the Yellow Jackets’ bench spilled onto the Cameron Indoor Stadium court in celebration.

Georgia Tech's Jarrett Jack (3) reacts during his team's 76-68 victory win over Duke. Jack scored a team-high 15 points as the No. 19 Yellow Jackets snapped the third-ranked Blue Devils' 41-game winning streak at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Wednesday night in Durham, N.C.

It was the highest-ranked opponent Georgia Tech had beaten on the road since winning at No. 1 North Carolina in February 1994. The Yellow Jackets had lost the three previous meetings here by 20, 25 and 44 points.

“To come in this building and play the way they did, I can’t tell you how proud I am and happy I am for them,” said coach Paul Hewitt, who earned his first win in eight tries against Duke. “We came into this building the last three years and walked out of here feeling pretty low.”

No. 9 Kentucky 84, South Carolina 65

Columbia, S.C. — Cliff Hawkins scored a career-high 21 points and tied his personal best with 11 assists to lead the Wildcats. Kentucky (22-4, 12-3 Southeastern Conference) was 13-of-22 from three-point range (59.1 percent), with Hawkins making a career-best five of his seven attempts. The Wildcats shot 31-of-60 (51.7 percent) for the game. Carlos Powell had 15 points for South Carolina (21-8, 8-7).

Maryland 70, No. 16 N.C. State 69

Raleigh, N.C. — John Gilchrist scored 21 points for the Terrapins, who had lost four of five. Jamar Smith had 16 points and eight rebounds for the Terrapins (15-11, 6-9 ACC), who have won 17 of their last 21 meetings with the Wolfpack. Julius Hodge scored 27 points and Marcus Melvin added 22 for the Wolfpack (18-8, 10-5).

No. 18 Illinois 81, Purdue 79, OT

West Lafayette, Ind. — Luther Head converted an offensive rebound as he was falling to the floor with nine-tenths of a second left in overtime, giving Illinois its ninth straight win. The Illini (21-5, 12-3) are in first place in the Big Ten, one-half game ahead of Michigan State (12-4) and one game in front of Wisconsin (11-4). Kenneth Lowe had 23 points for Purdue (17-11, 7-8), which shot 55 percent from the field.

No. 20 Memphis 83, TCU 56

Memphis, Tenn. — Sean Banks scored 25 points and Memphis moved into first place in Conference USA. The Tigers (21-5, 12-3) took a half-game lead over No. 13 Cincinnati, which plays DePaul tonight. The Tigers have won 12 of their last 13, the only loss in the string coming last Saturday at No. 25 Louisville. Chudi Chinweze had 16 points for the Horned Frogs (11-15, 7-8), who lost for the fourth time in six games.

No. 25 Louisville 75, Saint Louis 48

St. Louis — Francisco Garcia had 17 points, six assists and five rebounds for Louisville. The Cardinals (19-7, 9-6 Conference USA) have won only three of their last nine games, largely due to a rash of injuries. Reggie Bryant had 15 points for Saint Louis (15-11, 8-7), which had been 11-2 at home and 3-1 against Louisville coach Rick Pitino.