The independent news organization of Duke University
After limiting star senior center Elizabeth Kitley to four points on 1-of-9 shooting, Duke remained undefeated at home.
Shayeann Day-Wilson has been turning up the heat on both ends of the floor, and not a minute too late.
After Duke split its week into a loss in Chapel Hill and a win against Syracuse at home, a new AP Poll dropped Monday afternoon. With the Blue Devils now at No. 16, the Blue Zone examines the new rankings.
No. 13 Duke overcame a 15-10 first-quarter deficit Sunday afternoon to beat Syracuse 62-50 at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Duke held on through the third quarter and finished strong, walking out of Cameron Indoor Stadium with a 62-50 win.
Starting the game off on the right foot can set an important tone for the rest of the game, and slow starts have been a theme as of late for No. 13 Duke.
The 13th-ranked Blue Devils fell to No. 17 North Carolina at Carmichael Arena 61-56 Thursday night in the first highly competitive game in the rivalry in more than three seasons.
It is important to look beyond the anecdotal evidence from a few games. Taking a broader look at the season statistics, this team’s defense is clearly something special.
Before the Blue Devils take the drive down Tobacco Road to Carmichael Arena, here are five things to know.
With the wind of an 11-game winning streak in their sails, the 13th-ranked Blue Devils head behind enemy lines Thursday evening for an all-important ACC matchup at No. 17 North Carolina.
One Blue Devil has established themself as the best player on a top-15 team: Celeste Taylor.
There have been many impressive performances this season, but there are three particularly important individuals who have been huge factors in the team’s stunning rise to the top of the ACC.
After another two-win week for Duke women's basketball, a new AP poll dropped Monday afternoon. With the Blue Devils now at No. 13, the Blue Zone takes a look at the updated rankings.
After what was a slow first half, No. 16 Duke turned it around late and ended the game with a 65-47 victory against the Yellow Jackets.
This game exemplified a model for Duke to win down the stretch of games by wearing down opposing offenses using its stifling defense and depth.
No. 16 Duke bested the Tigers 66-56 in what, for the first three quarters, was a close battle, but ultimately marked the 10th-straight win for the Blue Devils.
“Lee’s taking time away from the team for personal reasons,” Lawson said Tuesday. Lawson declined to answer whether Volker will return at any point in the future.
It was another dominant defensive performance by the Blue Devils, who forced 19 turnovers, but they scored relatively few points off these opportunities.
No. 19 Duke escaped from its in-state foe with a 60-50 victory in Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
After receiving votes in each of the first eight weeks, Duke entered the Week 9 AP Poll Monday at No. 19 behind an eight-game win streak dating back to Nov. 27.
