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'You can see it': Duke women's basketball's defense-first, youth-forward game plan secures rout of Virginia Tech

By Ranjan Jindal | January 19, 2024

It would be easy to let up defensively and get frustrated after an abysmal offensive start, but like this team has always done under head coach Kara Lawson, the offensive struggles did not affect the defensive effort. The Blue Devils roared back with a motivated performance and knocked off Virginia Tech 63-46 in a thrilling environment. 

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SPORTS | BASKETBALL

X-Factor: Proctor's shooting, containing Hinson crucial for Duke men's basketball against Pittsburgh

By Colton Schwabe | January 19, 2024

Less than two weeks after taking down the Panthers in Pittsburgh, the Blue Devils will look to repeat their victory at home Saturday. The Blue Zone brings you a key player from each side.

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SPORTS | BASKETBALL

Despite slow start, Duke women's basketball marauds to statement home win against No. 14 Virginia Tech

By Franck Djidjeu | January 18, 2024

When they say defense wins championships, there’s no better case study in support of that theory than Duke’s 63-46 win against No. 14 Virginia Tech Thursday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

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Three points: Proctor's resurgence, battle on the boards key for No. 7 Duke men's basketball against Pittsburgh

By Vishwa Veeraswamy | January 18, 2024

No. 7 Duke men's basketball will look to keep its winning streak alive as it takes on Pittsburgh Saturday night in Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Blue Zone is here with three keys to a Blue Devil victory. 

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SPORTS | WRESTLING

Veterans struggle as Duke wrestling drops tight matchup at Gardner Webb for second-straight defeat

By Rodrigo Amare | January 18, 2024

After being shutout 44-0 in their home opener against Appalachian State, the Blue Devils looked to bounce back in a big way in Boiling Springs, N.C. While Duke’s performance was definitely much stronger this time around, the team still fell by a score of 23-15.

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SPORTS | BASKETBALL

Take of the week: Oluchi Okananwa's energy, production can help Duke women's basketball exceed expectations

By Tyler Walley | January 17, 2024

Freshman guard Oluchi Okananwa has continuously been a breath of fresh air for the Blue Devils in a season otherwise marked by growing pains and up-and-down performances.

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SPORTS | BASKETBALL

Duke in the NBA: Former Blue Devils bring standout performances in the new year

By Josh Alms | January 16, 2024

While Duke men’s basketball is in the midst of an impressive win streak, some former Blue Devils are finding success in the NBA. The Blue Zone breaks down the performances of some former Duke stars shining in the pros.

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SPORTS

Devil's in the details: Duke men's, women's basketball earn home victories against Georgia Tech

By Abby DiSalvo | January 15, 2024

They say the devil is in the details. But in Durham, the Blue Devils are in the details — and numbers.

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SPORTS | BASKETBALL

Thoughts on the AP poll: Duke rises to No. 7, chaos in the top 10

By Caleb Dudley | January 15, 2024

Duke men’s basketball is back in the top 10 in this week’s AP poll, checking in at No. 7. The Blue Zone breaks down movement around the country in a wild week for the sport.

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Sportswrap: Filipowski drives winning week for men's basketball, women's basketball dominates Georgia Tech

By Staff Reports | January 15, 2024

Sportswrap is your one-stop shop for everything Duke athletics, where we’ll recap how each of Duke’s sports currently in competition performed over the last week and give a brief look ahead. Here’s our recap for the week of Jan. 8-15.

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SPORTS | BASKETBALL

Lights-out shooting, defensive intensity highlight Duke women's basketball's win against Georgia Tech

By Riya Khatod | January 14, 2024

The continued success from beyond the arc fueled the team's confidence and momentum throughout the game. In the first half, it attempted nine 3-pointers, with only two coming in the first quarter. However, this number surged to 13 during the second half, reflecting the team's growing assertiveness and willingness to take shots.

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SPORTS | TENNIS

Duke women's tennis opens spring season with strong win against SMU

By Anna Newberry | January 14, 2024

In the newly renovated Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center and with a new face, the 15th-ranked Blue Devils opened their 2024 season with a 5-2 win against SMU Saturday afternoon. 

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SPORTS | TRACK FIELD

Duke track and field shatters program records at JDL Mondo College Invitational

By Sophie Levenson | January 14, 2024

In its final tune-up, both the Duke men and women found themselves atop podiums and with new names in the program record books.

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SPORTS | BASKETBALL

Duke women's basketball's hot shooting, defensive effort propels it past Georgia Tech in dominant fashion

By Lilah Gorfain | January 14, 2024

Duke women's basketball led its ACC tilt with Georgia Tech from the jump, dominating on both ends of the court en route to the 38-point victory. 

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SPORTS | BASKETBALL

And one: Filipowski's career night, Georgia Tech's hot shooting define No. 11 Duke men's basketball's close victory

By Colton Schwabe | January 14, 2024

After each Duke men's basketball game this season, check back here for the Player of the Game and more. The Blue Devils returned home Saturday, defeating Georgia Tech 84-79, and the Blue Zone is here to break down the close victory. 

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'A different team': No. 11 Duke men's basketball's win against Georgia Tech showed resilience, response to adversity

By Martin Heintzelman | January 14, 2024

Last time Duke took the floor against Georgia Tech, it did not end especially well for the Blue Devils. They walked out of Atlanta with a gritty, but ultimately disappointing, loss. This time around, there was a degree of determination that was not present in that loss.

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SPORTS | BASKETBALL

BUZZING: Proctor, Filipowski, No. 11 Duke men's basketball squash Georgia Tech in back-and-forth blockbuster

By Mackenzie Sheehy | January 13, 2024

On Saturday evening, No. 11 Duke earned a close 84-79 victory against the Yellow Jackets, avenging its December heartbreaker. Sophomore center Kyle Filipowski led the way for the Blue Devils with 30 points, while guards Tyrese Proctor and Jeremy Roach put up 17 and 18 points, respectively.

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SPORTS | BASKETBALL

5 observations from No. 11 Duke men's basketball's first half against Georgia Tech

By Martin Heintzelman | January 13, 2024

Riding a wave of seven consecutive wins, No. 11 Duke returned to Cameron Indoor Stadium Saturday afternoon for its second matchup of the year against Georgia Tech. After a rollercoaster first half, the Blue Devils and Yellow Jackets are knotted 39-39 heading into the locker room.

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SPORTS | BASKETBALL

Prop bets for No. 11 Duke men's basketball vs. Georgia Tech

By Josh Alms | January 13, 2024

The Blue Devils return to Cameron Indoor Saturday, taking on Georgia Tech in another ACC bout. Ahead of the matchup, the Blue Zone brings you some can’t-miss prop bets.

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SPORTS | BASKETBALL

Three points: Strong start, elite ball movement will power Duke men's basketball past Georgia Tech

By Rodrigo Amare | January 11, 2024

After opening 2024 with three straight wins, No. 11 Duke men’s basketball returns home Saturday evening for a rematch with Georgia Tech. Before the matchup, the Blue Zone breaks down three keys to a Blue Devil victory.