Women's lax takes ACC crown
(05/02/05 4:00am)
BALTIMORE — What a difference one year can make.
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BALTIMORE — What a difference one year can make.
Head coach Kerstin Kimel threw on a practice jersey, put in a mouthpiece and assumed a defensive stance. In her only rep, she stole the ball from sophomore Kristen Waagbo, drawing cheers from the onlooking freshmen during Tuesday’s practice.
Duke’s offense was clicking from the opening faceoff, and the Blue Devils’ bid for a second-straight ACC regular season title would not be denied.
Questions involving steroid use at Duke have surfaced this month, but the Athletic Department has sought to provide answers for its student-athletes since the beginning of the school year, when it adapted its wide-ranging drug policy.
Last season, Duke won its first-ever regular-season ACC title, but neither Caline McHenry or Lane Fogarty could contribute on the field to the accomplishment because of injuries that forced them to sit out the entire season.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — As threatening clouds rolled in and covered Klockner Stadium during the second half Saturday afternoon, rain was imminent. For a short time, it seemed that a Duke collapse was just as likely.
When Shelden Williams was forced to the bench with foul trouble in the second half of Duke’s 78-68 loss to Michigan State March 25, it was evident that the Blue Devils were without their defensive leader.
Junior J.J. Redick was awarded the 2005 Adolph F. Rupp Trophy, which recognizes the nation’s top men’s basketball player, after leading the Blue Devils to a 27-6 record and a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
For the 97th time in Duke basketball history, the Blue Devils ended a season without a national championship.
Daniel Ewing closed the final chapter of a glorious high school career with a win at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas.
Two teams, both battling injuries, square off tonight at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill with their sights set on a trip to Chatanooga, Tenn. and a spot in the Sweet 16.
CHARLOTTE — With three ticks left on the clock, senior Daniel Ewing awaited the inbound pass with a huge grin on his face. He knew he could finally breathe a sigh of relief.
CHARLOTTE — Just two weeks ago head coach Mike Krzyzewski said his team was preparing to play the rest of the season without point guard Sean Dockery.
CHARLOTTE — Although head coach Mike Krzyzewski was reluctant to talk about it all weekend, Duke’s two wins moved him into first place all-time in career NCAA Tournament victories.
CHARLOTTE -- Survive and move on.
CHARLOTTE -- Just two weeks ago head coach Mike Krzyzewski said his team was preparing to play the rest of the season without point guard Sean Dockery.
Through the first five games of the regular season, the Blue Devils have outscored their opponents by an astounding 82-31 margin.
Silence.
The most crucial sounds on the court are ones most fans won’t hear. Drowned out by the clamor of the Cameron Crazies, the constant chatter among the players is a hallmark of Duke’s defensive success.
CHAPEL HILL — When Duke inbounded the ball clinging to a two-point lead with 36.8 seconds left Sunday, North Carolina head coach Roy Williams had already instructed his players to foul.