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Ashlon Jackson skies up for a layup against Maryland.
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Transition play, missed opportunities hurt No. 11 Duke women's basketball against No. 18 Maryland

By Lucy Glynn | November 11, 2024

With every missed layup or free throw, the Blue Devils left the door open. Shooting just 53.8% from the line and converting only 20-of-42 layups, they fell behind in execution, compared to the Terrapins’ 79.2% free-throw rate. In a competitive road game, any shot could have been the difference-maker. But with missed chances mounting, the team ultimately watched Maryland secure a hard-fought victory. 

Vanessa de Jesus contributed with four steals and six rebounds.
SPORTS | BASKETBALL

'It's really an advantage': Bench productivity, resilience lead No. 11 Duke women's basketball to win against Liberty

By Ryan Kazerani | November 8, 2024

The 83-67 win was a test for Duke of more than just confidence and poise, but also one of character and resilience as the Blue Devils faced their most difficult challenge of the season thus far. They showcased their depth by wearing down the opponents throughout the contest, with four double-digit scorers and 10 players getting meaningful minutes. 

Freshman Toby Fournier skies for a block against Radford.
SPORTS | BASKETBALL

No. 11 Duke women's basketball retains identity against Radford by forcing turnovers, scoring fast-break points

By Sarah Muir | November 5, 2024

If there were any question marks about the Duke defense at the start of the season, consider them answered. The Blue Devils forced consecutive turnovers on the Highlanders’ first three possessions and never let up from there, ending the outing with 34 in total. Duke started in a full-court press from the start of the game that did not let up until the buzzer sounded. 

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