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Not only did Duke shut down its opponent with some historically good defense, but it reached a milestone for the program in doing so.
After sweeping its week with wins against Pittsburgh and Notre Dame, a new AP Poll was released Monday afternoon. With Duke climbing to No. 9, the Blue Zone takes a look at the new rankings.
Duke rallied from a six-point halftime deficit Sunday afternoon, downing Notre Dame to break a tie atop the ACC standings and prolong the dream of a conference crown in Durham.
Although Duke was able to win, the Panthers were able to keep the game interesting well into the second half, in part because of Duke's carelessness offensively.
"I wanted to appeal and protest the game. The conference would not allow me to do that," Lawson said.
Duke found its footing at home to take down Pittsburgh in Thursday night's matchup, keeping its perfect home record intact.
Yale center Camilla Emsbo, a two-time All-Ivy League selection, announced Tuesday on Twitter that she will join the Blue Devils for the 2023-24 season.
After two top-25 games this week for the Blue Devils, a new AP Poll dropped Monday afternoon. With Duke remaining at No. 16, the Blue Zone breaks down the new rankings.
The Blue Devils struggled to get the ball in the hoop or make meaningful stops as Florida State controlled Sunday's game from start to finish.
The Blue Devils had their worst shooting performance of the season in their 13-point loss on the road against the Seminoles.
Attendance for Thursday's top-20 women’s matchup was boosted primarily by students hoping to watch an unranked men’s team take on an unranked Tar Heel squad the following week.
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.