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Each week The Chronicle will take a look at the ACC Women’s Basketball standings and update you on who is in position to win the Atlantic Coast Conference regular season crown. Here is the ACC standings as of today:
No. 1 Duke (17-2, 4-2 in the ACC) rebounded from a crushing defeat at Miami by blowing out Maryland (15-5, 3-4 in the ACC) 84-64 in front of a packed house in Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Duke 49, UConn 79 (End of second half)
No. 3 Duke responded to its first loss of the season in a challenging 73-57 win against a Georgia Tech squad that fought hard on both sides of the ball. The Blue Devils were trailing at the half but a barrage of 3-pointers from Seth Curry brought it home.
For the first time this season, No. 3 Duke (15-1, 2-1 in the ACC) will enter play having lost a game. This matchup may not appear competitive considering Duke’s pedigree, but with a crippled lineup the Blue Devils will face an opponent in Georgia Tech (10-5, 0-3 in the ACC) looking to exploit this opportunity to steal a win at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
As Duke prepares for its first bowl appearance in 18 years against co-Big East champion Cincinnati in the Belk Bowl, it is important to take into account the statistics that led to Duke’s meteoric rise early this season and the team’s recent four game losing streak.
After falling to Georgia Tech in a competitive game, Duke returned home for Senior Day at Wallace Wade Stadium Saturday to take on another ACC Coastal Division team, the Miami Hurricanes. In a shoot-out with over 1200 yards of total offense, the Blue Devils were defeated by the Hurricanes, 52-45. Here is an assessment of Duke’s successes and failures.
Coming off a bye-week and a crushing defeat against Clemson, the Blue Devils took the field in a season-defining matchup in Atlanta Saturday afternoon against Georgia Tech. Although Duke kept the game close for the majority of play, the Yellow Jackets proved too powerful on the ground to be stopped as they went on to defeat Duke, 42-24.
Coming off a crushing defeat at Florida State, Duke returned to Wallace Wade Stadium Saturday to defend their undefeated home record against Clemson. Despite a strong showing early, the Blue Devils fell to the Tigers talented squad 56-20. Here are the grades of Duke’s successes and failures.
Duke football is as good as its rushing attack, and the stats show it. Much has been made of the Blue Devil inefficiency in the running game this season. The criticism holds weight considering that Duke is now the 100th ranked team in rushing yards per game in the FBS, averaging 123.9 yards per game. Looking deeper into the splits, it becomes obvious that the Blue Devils rely so heavily on their rushing attack. Though the offense may have a more pass-oriented approach, the ground game dictates Duke’s success on the field.
Coming off one of the most exciting games in recent memory, Duke matched up with ACC powerhouse Florida State in Tallahassee on Saturday. Despite leading the Coastal Division, the Blue Devils were overpowered by the Seminoles’ talented offense. Here is an assessment of Duke’s successes and failures of the game.
The Blue Devils have relied heavily on the passing game this season. Who would blame them for that? Senior wide receiver Conner Vernon is one of the best ACC receivers in history and his counterpart Jamison Crowder possesses his own unique set of talents. Quarterback Sean Renfree is an experienced and accomplished passer. Combine the talents of Duke’s skill players with the absence of a consistent rushing attack and passing remains the team’s most effective way to score points.
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Duke’s rushing attack has been a point of weakness for the offense throughout the season. The lack of consistent production from primary running backs Jela Duncan, Juwan Thompson, and Josh Snead has hindered Duke’s ability to succeed thus far against top competition. Against Virginia Tech, the Blue Devils running deficiency was highlighted with Duke only gaining 22 net yards on the ground. Despite large losses due to five sacks, the Duke run game was abysmal and must improve to give the Blue Devils a chance against North Carolina.
The Duke women’s basketball team enters the season with high expectations after both the Blue Ribbon and ACC coaches poll named the Blue Devils the preseason favorite for the ACC title.
Coming off an important victory at home against Virginia, Duke ventured to Blacksburg, Virginia for a pivotal game against the Virginia Tech Hokies on Saturday. Due in large part to multiple turnovers and lack of effective run defense, the Blue Devils fell to the Hokies 41-20. Here is an analysis of Duke’s successes and failures during the game.
Having suffered the loss of starting quarterback Sean Renfree late against Wake Forest, Duke football put the onus of leading the team to victory on the shoulders of inexperienced Anthony Boone. Boone’s ability to use his legs to gain yardage as well as throw proved valuable to the Blue Devils against the Cavalier defense. The offense, although consistently strong this season, had to modify its approach with Boone at the helm. What is evident about this revamped offensive style from the statistics is primarily a dependence on long yardage plays for success and a need for increased turnover efficiency on both sides of the ball.
Coming off a historic victory over Wake Forest, Duke returned home for a crucial game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Wallace Wade Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Due to successful play on the defensive side of the ball and a potent offense, the Blue Devils defeated the Cavaliers 42-17. Here is an analysis of Duke’s successes and failures during the game.
Following a convincing victory over Memphis, Duke surpassed expectations with a seven-point victory over Wake Forest last weekend. Coming off a victory against the Demon Deacons for the first time in twelve years, the Blue Devils are primed for a push into bowl contention.
Duke defeated Wake Forest in a high scoring game Saturday afternoon at Groves Stadium. Despite rain-drenched conditions, the Blue Devils captured their first victory over the Demon Deacons in 12 years. Here is a graded breakdown of Duke’s successes and failures in the game.
