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Fournier, Okananwa and Richardson’s individual performances led the way in No. 9 Duke's rout of Wofford

By Alex Min | Yesterday

From screen assists to tenacious rebounding on both ends of the floor, Duke out-hustled, out-ran and out-dogged the Terriers in every which way. In the first quarter alone, the Blue Devils snagged a whopping 10 offensive rebounds, which they paired with 11 second-chance points. Every loose ball, whether off the rim or the hands of a Wofford player, seemed to end up firmly grasped against a blue jersey. 

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Scouting the opponent: Wake Forest's run-heavy offense poses final regular-season challenge for Blue Devils

By Alex Min | November 28, 2024

On the precipice of a nine-win regular season, Duke football gets its shot at 4-7 Wake Forest. Unlike the Blue Devils, who are looking for a third straight win, the Demon Deacons are in the midst of a three-game slide, accentuated by a 42-14 beatdown from Miami.

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No. 14 Duke women's basketball dominates in the paint for 79-47 win against Belmont

By Alex Min | November 21, 2024

In only the second matchup ever between the two programs — and the first in Cameron Indoor — Duke continued to build positive momentum in an authoritative 79-47 win over Belmont. The Blue Devils limited the Bruins to 47 points on 33.3% from the field, and freshman Toby Fournier paced the offense with 25 points on 10-for-15 shooting. 

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Extra point: Duke football rebounds with a solid win against NC State

By Alex Min | November 10, 2024

Duke football turned things around after two straight losses, beating N.C. State 29-19 in Raleigh to move to 7-3 on the season. The Blue Zone is here to break down the win with three key takeaways, stats and a look ahead.

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How will freshman center Arianna Roberson’s season-ending injury affect Duke women’s basketball this season?

By Colton Schwabe and Alex Min | November 3, 2024

Duke women's basketball lost its two centers last season — Kennedy Brown and Camilla Emsbo — after their eligibility expired. The team's freshman phenom Arianna Roberson suffered an offseason injury that will keep her out for the 2024-25 campaign. Two of The Chronicle's women's basketball beats are here to discuss what that means for the team. 

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Duke football opponent preview: Miami

By Alex Sizemore , Sarah Muir and Alex Min | October 31, 2024

After a narrow loss to SMU, Duke football hits the road to face Miami in what may be its toughest matchup yet. The Blue Zone is here with an overview, stats to watch, X-factors and keys to the game.

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Prop bets for Duke football vs. SMU

By Alex Min | October 25, 2024

Ahead of Duke football’s game against SMU, the Blue Zone gives its thoughts on some can’t-miss prop bets.

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Scouting the opponent: SMU's high-powered offense will be tall task for stout Duke defense

By Alex Min | October 22, 2024

With a 23-16 win against Florida State largely driven by an excellent defensive performance, Duke football earned bowl eligibility and its first votes in the AP poll. Seemingly at their peak, the Blue Devils must now face their most difficult challenge of the season: No. 22 SMU. 

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Duke football opponent preview: Florida State

By Myles Powicki , Alex Min , Maya Knauf and Ryan Kazerani | October 17, 2024

Well-rested after its bye week, Duke football welcomes Florida State to Wallace Wade Stadium, hoping for its first ever win against the Seminoles. The Blue Zone provides an overview, stats to watch, X-factors and keys to the game.

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Duke men's basketball 2024-25 player preview: Darren Harris

By Alex Min | October 10, 2024

As basketball season approaches, the Blue Zone provides a detailed preview of each player on Duke men's basketball's 2024-25 roster. We’ve already looked at Cameron Sheffield and Patrick Ngongba II. Next up is freshman guard Darren Harris. 

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