Despite late fourth-set lead, Duke volleyball drops clash to North Carolina ahead of Selection Sunday
In a make-or-break rivalry matchup, the visitors let the environment be a factor.
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In a make-or-break rivalry matchup, the visitors let the environment be a factor.
It is said that the tryptophan in turkey creates the notorious post-Thanksgiving lethargy, and it seemed like Duke still might have had some in its system Saturday afternoon against Pittsburgh. However, the Blue Devils woke up in the second half for 20 points, securing a 30-19 win on Senior Day.
Duke welcomed Pittsburgh for its final home clash of the season at Wallace Wade Stadium Saturday afternoon, looking to wave its seniors goodbye on a triumphant note. With 30 minutes behind them, the Blue Devils are tied with the Panthers 10-10:
After dropping its road contest against Virginia a week ago, the Blue Devils return home one final time in 2023 for a clash with Pittsburgh at Wallace Wade Stadium. The Chronicle’s beat writers are here for one final time this regular season to forecast whether Duke can emerge with a win:
As the saying goes, if you live by the three you die by the three. Although it is a bit extreme of a label to plaster onto the ninth-ranked Blue Devils at this point in the year while the season is still young, it should serve as a traffic sign of a road to traverse with caution.
The Blue Devils face Pittsburgh Saturday in their final regular-season contest. The Blue Zone is here to provide three keys to a Duke victory:
Despite the event’s name, No. 9 Duke was not expected to receive a stern test in the Blue Devil Challenge. Yet in its last contest, the Blue Devils found themselves facing a Southern Indiana team that was determined to pull off an upset. The Screaming Eagles learned a valuable lesson Friday night, though — no one can keep Duke down for long.
In the final matchup of the Blue Devil Challenge, No. 9 Duke has struggled to get things going against a resilient Southern Indiana squad. With 20 minutes behind them at Cameron Indoor Stadium, the Blue Devils trail the Screaming Eagles 35-31:
Against Virginia, Duke struggled down the stretch, resulting in a loss to put it at 6-5 this season. Having failed to match last season’s 8-4 record, the Blue Devils will look to at least guarantee a winning season against Pittsburgh at home Saturday.
It was a disappointing end to Duke’s road campaign Saturday, as the Blue Devils fell to Virginia 30-27 despite a fourth-quarter rally. Now, the final game of the regular season is upon them, as Duke prepares to host Pittsburgh at Wallace Wade Stadium Saturday afternoon. Here are five things to know:
After suffering a tough loss to Virginia, Duke football looks to bounce back against a depleted Pittsburgh team. Let’s look at a critical player from both sides:
Duke football finishes its regular season at home versus Pittsburgh. The Blue Zone is here to preview the Panthers' squad:
Over the years, The Chronicle has written a lot about moral victories. Such is the nature of covering Duke football. There aren’t usually a whole lot of genuine wins, but keeping it close against good teams usually sufficed for the Blue Devils in seasons past. Now as the team has looked better, there has been debate within the department as to whether such a concept is still viable.
After two dominating wins, No. 9 Duke men’s basketball will conclude the Blue Devil Challenge with a matchup against Southern Indiana Friday. The Blue Zone brings three keys to watch for in the contest:
After each Duke men’s basketball game this season, check back here for the Player of the Game and more. The Blue Devils dominated La Salle Tuesday night in a 95-66 victory, and the Blue Zone breaks down the matchup:
One of the reasons Duke was projected to have a special season this year was its wealth of returning talent. Particularly, three likely NBA draft picks — Tyrese Proctor, Kyle Filipowski and Mark Mitchell — all decided to come back for their sophomore campaigns.
A quieter-than-usual Cameron Indoor Stadium did little to get in the way of Blue Devil dominance.
No. 9 Duke is back in action once more Tuesday evening against La Salle at Cameron Indoor Stadium for the second matchup in the Blue Devil Challenge. With 20 minutes behind it, the home squad leads the visiting Explorers 39-29:
As No. 9 Duke men's basketball continues its homestand against La Salle, the Blue Zone is here with some can't miss prop bets:
For Duke first-years, the variety of offerings on the first floor of the Brodhead Center may prevent them from venturing into the vendors on the dining hall’s upper levels.