In winning their fifth straight game Saturday against Clemson, the Blue Devils narrowly escaped by putting up only 64 points—a season-low. But if Duke is to push its winning streak to six facing the stingiest defense in the nation, it might have to make anumber in the low 60s stand up again.
Jordan DeLoatch can be easy to spot. If you’re at a women’s basketball game or even watching on television, just look toward the front of the student section.
A few steals from Matt Jones leading to easy baskets in transition could be huge against a tough Virginia defense.
With the matchup between Duke and the Cavaliers just on the horizon, The Chronicle is getting you ready with five things to look for Wednesday night when the Blue Devils take the floor at John Paul Jones Arena.
There is still time to buy in to this team’s success. Senior Day is Sunday afternoon against No. 16 Miami with Duke looking to close out an undefeated regular season at home, and if the Blue Devils win that game, there is a good chance they will get two more home games as a top-four seed in the NCAA tournament. If you don’t believe me, show up Sunday and see for yourself. Duke's players deserve that respect.
Doherty became embroiled in more than one controversy against Duke during a failed three-year stint with the Tar Heels.
With the NCAA's preview bracket revealed Saturday afternoon and some tight contests throughout the weekend, the AP Poll saw some shake-up just a month away from the Big Dance.
Duke continued its rapid ascent up the conference standings this week and is the only team in the ACC with a winning streak of more than two games.
Luke Kennard's 15 straight points Saturday saved Duke from another home loss against an ACC bottom-feeder.
Rebecca Greenwell stepped up in a big game Friday to fuel Duke's fifth win of the year against a ranked opponent.
Duke came into Sunday's game looking to extend its 14-game win streak in Cameron Indoor Stadium against a Pittsburgh team still searching for its first win ever against the Blue Devils. The streak continued for Duke.
The Chronicle's Hank Tucker and Meredith Cash break down the Blue Devils' narrow 64-62 win that came down to the final possession.
When things are going well, as they were in the first half, the Blue Devils can overcome a gaping hole in their recent success. But when Tatum, Kennard and Allen can no longer provide the heroics on the perimeter, Duke flounders, and any team can take advantage.
Luke Kennard singlehandedly kept Duke in the game with 15 straight Duke points in the second half.
Clemson had one last possession with a chance to tie or win it, but Kennard disrupted it with a deflection out of bounds and Shelton Mitchell's desperation 3-pointer at the buzzer got blocked.
Sparked by 21 points off 3-pointers and stifling defense, the No. 18 Blue Devils lead Clemson 29-18 at the half at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
If Duke can contain Jaron Blossomgame, it should not have too much trouble with the Tigers Saturday.
Grayson Allen will look to continue his recent hot shooting Saturday against Clemson.
The Chronicle's Hank Tucker and Amrith Ramkumar look ahead to Saturday afternoon's game with the Blue Devils looking for a fifth straight win.
Most former Blue Devils are still having good years, but one rising star had another season cut short due to a devastating injury.
