As Duke men’s basketball looks to extend its win streak to 14 games against N.C. State, the Blue Devils trail the Wolfpack 37-33 with 20 minutes gone at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
On a day where Toby Fournier, Reigan Richardson and Ashlon Jackson — Duke’s three highest scorers on the season — all scored in single digits, the supporting cast stepped up to the plate.
Back in Blacksburg, Va., for the Hokie Invitational this weekend, the Blue Devils demonstrated their prowess in nearly every event group: Over the two-day meet, they racked up 16 podium finishes, nine top-five all-time program marks and two school records.
The Blue Devils started the ITA Kickoff Weekend in Charlottesville by taking down South Carolina 4-1 Friday despite dropping the doubles point. Duke, however, couldn’t pull off the comeback twice in one weekend. Down, again, after doubles, the Blue Devils never took the lead from the Cavaliers.
With several top-ranked teams across a variety of men’s and women’s sports, several Blue Devil squads are poised to embark on potentially-championship-winning runs. The Chronicle discusses the possibility of an 18th Duke national championship in our latest Take of the week.
As No. 2 Duke looks to remain undefeated in conference play against a tough NC State squad, the Blue Zone is here with an overview of the Wolfpack and three keys to take down the local rivals.
Coming into Sunday afternoon’s matchup, the 18th-ranked Yellow Jackets and the 14th-ranked Blue Devils looked to be very evenly matched. They averaged similar points per game and shooting percentages. It was clear that the victory would go to whichever team wanted the win more, and at McCamish Pavilion, that team was Duke as it earned a 55-50 victory over Georgia Tech.
After Duke men's basketball games, check back here for the Player of the Game and more. It was a narrow victory for the Blue Devils, who came through late against the Demon Deacons, and the Blue Zone breaks down the game.
For one of the only times in almost two months, Duke’s dominance was truly challenged by an opponent late into a game. Even with the subpar performance by their standards, this level of game pressure may have been just what the Blue Devils needed heading into the back half of conference play.
In an ultra-physical affair on the road, Duke battled adversity in more ways than one in a 63-56 win against Wake Forest. Freshmen Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel combined for 41 total points, but the Demon Deacons stifled the Blue Devils’ offense completely to the tune of a 36.8% shooting percentage and 16 turnovers. Still, Duke responded with a 21-9 run to end the game and remain perfect in the ACC.
No. 2 Duke men’s basketball takes on Wake Forest in Winston-Salem, looking for its 13th straight win. After 20 minutes of play, the Blue Devils hold an 13-point lead, 35-22.
No. 14 Duke women’s basketball will take on No. 18 Georgia Tech in a tough road matchup. The Blue Zone is here with an overview of the Yellow Jackets and three keys to a Blue Devil victory.
As No. 2 Duke men's basketball looks to win its 13th-straight game on the road against Wake Forest, The Chronicle's beats are here to make their predictions for the contest.
Over the final 30 minutes of the game? Duke women’s basketball outscored SMU 57-25, allowed a 20.5% field-goal clip and won the turnover battle seven to 12. What changed in between the first and the second quarters to power a 35-point victory over the Mustangs, the largest road win for the Blue Devils in nearly two years?
Duke’s spring season kicked off two weeks ago. The Blue Devils have already defeated a top-10 opponent and remain undefeated through four matches. Even with these strong starts, they have a tough schedule ahead. Thankfully, they also have a talented new roster to match.
During the winter season, The Chronicle is polling its readers every week via its Sportswrap newsletter to highlight one Blue Devil athlete’s outstanding performance. This week’s spotlight goes to Tatum Wall of Duke swimming.
With a big matchup ahead for No. 2 Duke against a punchy Wake Forest squad, the Blue Zone is here with an overview, key stat, X-Factor and three keys to a Blue Devil victory against the Demon Deacons.
Momentum came in full swing for Duke women’s basketball in typical Blue Devil fashion, ending the first half on an extremely strong note. The 14th-ranked Blue Devils were able to rout the SMU Mustangs by a score of 81-46. Ashlon Jackson kept on hitting her shots, as she led the way with 17 points in the win.
Head coach Ramsey Smith took full advantage of the transfer portal to retool his roster with hopes to lead the Blue Devils deep in the NCAA Tournament once again.
They say the devil is in the details. But in Durham, the Blue Devils are in the details — and the numbers.
