In its last home nonconference matchup, No. 5 Duke was tested from wire-to-wire by a stout George Mason defense. But in the end, the Blue Devils prevailed 68-47 behind a strong offensive start to the second half and a consistently stifling unit on the other end of the floor.
No. 5 Duke men’s basketball returned to action with a home contest against George Mason. After 20 minutes of play, the Blue Devils hold a 25-16 lead in a low-scoring matchup.
Duke men’s basketball prepares to take on George Mason at home Tuesday. The Chronicle previews the game with an overview and three keys.
From the opening tip, the Blue Devils made life miserable for Incarnate Word’s offense. Even without Duke’s best defender, Maliq Brown, the Cardinals, averaging 75.5 points per game this season, were suffocated by Duke’s pressure and discipline.
No. 4 Duke defeated Incarnate Word 72-46 Tuesday evening. Despite a tight first half, the Blue Devils broke away in the beginning of the second frame on the backs of Sion James and Khaman Maluach. It was Maluach who led the offensive effort with 17 points on an efficient 6-of-7 shooting line.
No. 4 Duke men’s basketball returns home for a contest against Incarnate Word Tuesday evening. After 20 minutes, the Blue Devils still have some work to do, only leading the Cardinals 28-21.
Kelsey’s metaphor fits in more ways than one. Duke’s ability to reverse momentum on the court has become a trend this season — but the team seems incapable of unleashing its full potential until after a flood.
Duke men’s basketball prepares to take on Incarnate Word back home Tuesday. The Chronicle previews the game with an overview and X-Factor.
Duke spent its Sunday in the home of mint julep and horse racing after casting its bets against Louisville for the first ACC matchup of the season. After a slow, stumbling first half, the Blue Devils found rhythm enough in the KFC Yum! Center to turn the game around for a 76-65 road victory.
No. 9 Duke men’s basketball hit the road for a matchup against Louisville in the KFC Yum! Center. After 20 minutes of play, the Blue Devils head into the locker room with a 37-33 deficit.
No. 9 Duke men’s basketball will kick off its ACC slate on the road against a new-look Louisville team. Before the game, check out what The Chronicle’s beats predict will happen.
After Duke men’s basketball’s impressive 84-78 win against No. 2 Auburn, the Blue Devils travel to Louisville to take on the Cardinals. The Chronicle previews the encounter with an overview, key stat, X-factor and keys to the game.
No. 9 Duke men’s basketball escaped Cameron Indoor Stadium with a tight win against No. 2 Auburn in the ACC/SEC Challenge. The Blue Zone breaks down the game.
It obviously doesn’t hurt to have freshman Isaiah Evans be unconscious from deep in the first half, but the real reason behind this win is that every Blue Devil played within their roles. And what happens when everybody plays to their strengths is the team doesn’t force things, the offense flows smoothly and the defense is a juggernaut.
The second was true for freshman Isaiah Evans Wednesday night, as his six first-half triples paved the way for No. 8 Duke’s 84-78 win at home against the second-ranked Auburn Tigers. Graduate guard Sion James — who made his debut in the starting lineup — chipped in nine crucial points, and freshman Cooper Flagg recorded a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds.
No. 12 Duke men’s basketball welcomed No. 2 Auburn to Cameron Indoor Stadium for the ACC/SEC Challenge Wednesday night. After 20 minutes of play, the Blue Devils have taken a 43-36 lead.
No. 9 Duke men’s basketball caps off a tough stretch of games tonight in Cameron Indoor Stadium against red-hot No. 2 Auburn. Before the game, check out what The Chronicle’s beats predict will happen.
If the Blue Devils can beat the Tigers, they will be the first team to all year. It won’t be easy. Here’s why.
Ahead of No. 9 Duke men’s basketball’s huge encounter with No. 2 Auburn in Cameron Indoor Stadium, The Chronicle previews the game with an overview, key stat, X-Factor, and three keys.
After a close loss to Kansas and home victory against Seattle, Duke men’s basketball rose two spots to No. 9 in this week’s AP Poll. The Blue Zone breaks down the changes in the rankings.
