Laura Valk/ The Chronicle

Chloe Wells and the rest of the Blue Devils did not play a pretty game Monday night, but they still pulled away with a win.

Executive Vice President Tallman Trask said Tuesday that although Duke still needs to cut from its deficit, academic programs will take top priority.

Senior Jasmine Thomas led all scorers with 14 points as the Blue Devils used their size to dominate Southern California in the paint Monday.