Women's Basketball - The Chronicle

Rebecca Greenwell had the best game of her career against a top-10 opponent, with 29 points on 9-of-15 shooting, including 4-of-7 from 3-point range.

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UPSET COMPLETE: Greenwell leads Duke women's basketball past No. 3 South Carolina 74-63 in statement win

By Andrew Donohue | December 4, 2016

After No. 3 South Carolina ripped off an early 10-0 run to take a 14-4 lead, it looked like the Blue Devils were on their way to a second loss against an SEC opponent marked by their inability to take care of the ball. Instead, Duke quickly turned the tables and earned its biggest win in more than a year. The Blue Devils used a 9-0 run to cut the Gamecocks' lead to two at the end of the first quarter and took control in the second quarter on their way to a 74-63 upset Sunday afternoon at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Sophomore guard Kyra Lambert and each of the Duke starters had at least eight points and four rebounds in Thursday’s rout.

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Defense leads Duke women's basketball to 68-32 rout at Rutgers in ACC/Big Ten Challenge

By Cole Winton | December 2, 2016

The Blue Devils jumped out to a 13-0 lead led by three triples from Lexie Brown and Rebecca Greenwell on their way to a dominant 68-32 win against Rutgers at the Rutgers Athletic Center.

Senior Oderah Chidom will need to have a strong game against South Carolina's imposing front court.

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Duke women's basketball takes on Rutgers in ACC/Big Ten Challenge before showdown with No. 3 South Carolina

By Ben Leonard | December 1, 2016

The Blue Devils will travel to Piscataway, N.J., to take on Rutgers at the Rutgers Athletic Center Thursday at 7 p.m. as part of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge before playing their first ranked opponent of the season in No. 3 South Carolina Sunday.

Rebecca Greenwell had a career-high 31 points and team record eight 3-pointers in Sunday’s blowout, bringing her season average to 22.0 points per contest this season.

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Greenwell sets Duke women's basketball record with 8 3-pointers in 99-65 win against Pepperdine

By Andrew Donohue | November 28, 2016

The redshirt junior's career-high 31 points paced Duke in a 99-65 romp against Pepperdine Sunday afternoon at Firestone Fieldhouse in Malibu, Calif.

Senior Oderah Chidom posted her first double-double of the season in the Blue Devils' Friday win.

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Duke women's basketball shuts down Long Beach State with stifling defense

By Emily Davis | November 26, 2016

Four Duke players scored in double figures as the Blue Devils knocked off Long Beach State 83-46 at the Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, Calif.

Redshirt junior Rebecca Greenwell had another big day, knocking down five of her first eight 3-pointers and leading the team in rebounding for much of the game.

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Brown erupts for 32 as Duke women's basketball downs Old Dominion

By Mitchell Gladstone | November 22, 2016

Brown started the night a perfect 3-of-3 from beyond the arc, finishing 4-of-7 on 3-pointers as Duke roared to a 92-64 win against Old Dominion at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Lexie Brown topped 20 points twice last week, but did not make a 3-pointer and committed four turnovers in Sunday's loss to Vanderbilt.

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Duke women's basketball player of the week: Week 2

By Ben Leonard | November 21, 2016

Lexie Brown topped 20 points in two of Duke's three games this week.

Sophomore Kyra Lambert led the Blue Devils with seven assists, but every time Duke had momentum, Vanderbilt responded.

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Vanderbilt holds off Duke women's basketball to deal Blue Devils first loss

By Emily Davis | November 20, 2016

Duke had a chance to tie the game trailing by three with less than 10 seconds left, but a Rebecca Greenwell turnover sealed the Blue Devils' fate.

The Blue Devils' pressure defense shut down Grand Canyon in a game-defining second quarter.

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Lambert's hot start fuels Duke women's basketball against Grand Canyon

By Andrew Donohue | November 17, 2016

The Cibolo, Texas, native scored a career-high 17 points to lead the Blue Devils to a 90-47 win against Grand Canyon Thursday evening at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Head coach Joanne P. McCallie signed the nation's No. 8 recruiting class last week.

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Recruiting roundup: Duke women's basketball nets strong 2017 class

By Andrew Donohue | November 17, 2016

Two five-star recruits highlight the Blue Devils' recruiting class for next year.

Redshirt junior Rebecca Greenwell scored 15 first-half points as the Blue Devils opened up a 36-point halftime lead.

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Greenwell eclipses 1,000 career point threshold as Duke women's basketball rolls against Longwood

By Emily Davis | November 15, 2016

The duo combined for 57 points as the Blue Devils rolled.

Rebecca Greenwell benefitted from having dangerous playmakers with her on the perimeter, pouring in a career-high 28 points Friday at Liberty.

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Duke women's basketball player of the week: Week 1

By Emily Davis | November 14, 2016

Rebecca Greenwell had a career day in Duke's season opener against Liberty.

Maryland transfer Lexie Brown scored 13 early points in her first game for the Blue Devils.

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Brown, strong defensive effort lead Duke women's basketball past Penn

By Ben Leonard | November 13, 2016

After a scorching 18-4 run to begin the game, Brown’s 20 points helped the Blue Devils hold off Pennsylvania 64-55 Sunday afternoon at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Junior Rebecca Greenwell struggled from the field early on Friday but was among the team's leaders in assists and rebounds as the Blue Devils pulled away in the second quarter.

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Huge second quarter spurt carries Duke women's basketball to season-opening 98-38 romp of Liberty

By Cole Winton | November 11, 2016

A 10-0 run to end the first quarter gave Duke a lead it would not surrender.

Oderah Chidom stepped up when Azuraá Stevens got hurt last year, averaging 14.0 points in Duke's last eight games.

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Duke women's basketball 2016-17 player preview: Oderah Chidom

By Ben Golbin | November 11, 2016

The 6-foot-4 forward is Duke's most proven and consistent post threat this threat.

All-ACC guard Rebecca Greenwell is expected to lead the Blue Devils this season.

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Duke women's basketball opens regular season with road tilt at Liberty, home test against dangerous Penn squad

By Ben Leonard | November 10, 2016

Starting Friday, McCallie and her team have the chance to put those obstacles behind them.

Kendall Cooper will likely be one of Duke's main contributors in the frontcourt this season.

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Duke women's basketball 2016-17 player preview: Kendall Cooper

By Andrew Donohue | November 10, 2016

After a semester off, Cooper is back and ready to contribute in the frontcourt.

Rebecca Greenwell is already one of the best pure shooters in program history for the Blue Devils.

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Duke women's basketball 2016-17 player preview: Rebecca Greenwell

By Ben Leonard | November 9, 2016

Greenwell is Duke's leading returning scorer.

Maryland transfer Lexie Brown brings an All-American pedigree to the point guard position for Duke.

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Duke women's basketball 2016-17 player preview: Lexie Brown

By Liz Finny | November 8, 2016

The All-American point guard may be just what the doctor ordered to cure Duke's recent turnover problems.

Erin Mathias is not confined to the post at 6-foot-4—she can shoot from the perimeter and switch onto guards on defense as well.

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Duke women's basketball 2016-17 player preview: Erin Mathias

By Cole Winton | November 7, 2016

Mathias has waited her turn and may emerge as one of Duke's top options in the frontcourt this season.

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UPSET COMPLETE: Greenwell leads Duke women's basketball past No. 3 South Carolina 74-63 in statement win

Defense leads Duke women's basketball to 68-32 rout at Rutgers in ACC/Big Ten Challenge

Duke women's basketball takes on Rutgers in ACC/Big Ten Challenge before showdown with No. 3 South Carolina

Greenwell sets Duke women's basketball record with 8 3-pointers in 99-65 win against Pepperdine

Duke women's basketball shuts down Long Beach State with stifling defense

Brown erupts for 32 as Duke women's basketball downs Old Dominion

Duke women's basketball player of the week: Week 2

Vanderbilt holds off Duke women's basketball to deal Blue Devils first loss

Lambert's hot start fuels Duke women's basketball against Grand Canyon

Recruiting roundup: Duke women's basketball nets strong 2017 class

Greenwell eclipses 1,000 career point threshold as Duke women's basketball rolls against Longwood

Duke women's basketball player of the week: Week 1

Brown, strong defensive effort lead Duke women's basketball past Penn

Huge second quarter spurt carries Duke women's basketball to season-opening 98-38 romp of Liberty

Duke women's basketball 2016-17 player preview: Oderah Chidom

Duke women's basketball opens regular season with road tilt at Liberty, home test against dangerous Penn squad

Duke women's basketball 2016-17 player preview: Kendall Cooper

Duke women's basketball 2016-17 player preview: Rebecca Greenwell

Duke women's basketball 2016-17 player preview: Lexie Brown

Duke women's basketball 2016-17 player preview: Erin Mathias

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