Vanderbilt did not score any fast-break points in the game, and Duke only had six, all coming late in the second half. Moreover, the two squads combined for 41 turnovers.
But the Blue Devils' 21-point win over 11th-ranked Vanderbilt (8-1) was plenty enough to keep Duke (8-0) undefeated after sinking the Commodores, 69-48.
For the last 11 years, Cheek's father, Boris Cheek, has served as an NFL field judge, spending fall weekends traveling around the country.
When the No. 11 Commodores (8-0) battle the No. 4 Blue Devils (6-0) at 7 p.m., Abby and Emily Waner will greet an old friend in Vanderbilt junior Liz Sherwood.
After cruising during that six-game span, the fifth-ranked Blue Devils thought they would be seriously challenged for the first time this season Monday night against No. 19 Rutgers (2-3) in the...
With the fifth-ranked Blue Devils (6-0) traveling to play the No. 18 Scarlet Knights (2-2) at 7 p.m. tonight, Mitchell will find herself in familiar territory. She attended high school just 30...
The No. 5 Blue Devils' transition offense, demonstrated by the first play of the game, set the tone for an easy 89-40 victory over Old Dominion (2-3) Wednesday night in Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Despite Duke's unblemished record so far this season, Goestenkors knows there are still areas in which her team can improve. Since the start of the Blue Devils' season, Goestenkors has emphasized...
After a sluggish 71-50 win over the Red Foxes-with an effort head coach Gail Goestenkors said was "disappointing"-No. 6Duke came out with more passion and energy in its 81-35 drubbing of the Lady...
Although Duke did not look like a national championship-caliber team against Marist, the Blue Devils should not worry too much about their inconsistent play in the two games this weekend-as long as...
That is the situation that the Blue Devils' senior point guard Lindsey Harding faces this weekend, as No. 5 Duke (1-0) will host Houston (0-1) Sunday at 2 p.m. Marist (1-0) will also pay a visit to...
Freshmen Joy Cheek and Bridgette Mitchell, playing their first official games in Cameron Indoor Stadium Saturday, became the first Duke players to record double-doubles in their first collegiate...
Duke struggled at times in the first half, but the Blue Devils regained their focus and came out with renewed intensity after halftime. Duke scored 15 unanswered points in the first five minutes of...
Not surprising to anyone last season, the ACC landed three teams in the Final Four. And if pre-season predictions hold true, Duke, North Carolina and Maryland could be making return trips to the...
"One day Coach G came up to me, and she was like, 'Get ready, we need you in practice today,' so I was really excited," Waner said.
Even though their opponents' jerseys may have said it outright, the Blue Devils were the premier team Thursday night in Cameron Indoor Stadium.
For the last three years, Alison Bales has stood out on the basketball court. Her height-all 6-foot-7 inches-and the shot-blocking abilities she has honed to take advantage of it have drawn...
When Duke returned to practice this fall, Keturah Jackson and Brittany Mitch arrived with a year of college experience and four years of eligibility.
Given their recruiting hype, Joy Cheek and Bridgette Mitchell could eventually become Duke's most dynamic duo since last year's pair of Mistie Williams and Monique Currie.
Last season, Duke was just six seconds away from clinching the program's first National Championship.
