SPORTS  |  TRACK AND FIELD

Maatoug, Mellinger headline Duke track and field's record-breaking weekend at BU Valentine, Tiger Paw Invitationals

By Prithvi Kotapati | February 11, 2024

On Friday and Saturday, Duke went for an East Coast takeover, splitting up the squad across the BU Valentine Invitational in Boston and the Tiger Paw Invitational in Clemson S.C. Versatility was the name of the game as the Blue Devils set new program records in almost every event group.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S LACROSSE

No. 2 Duke men's lacrosse thrashes High Point as Naso becomes program's all-time face-off leader

By JP Rivera | February 11, 2024

No. 2 Duke built on its strong opener the weekend prior Saturday afternoon with a commanding 21-9 point win against High Point, the Blue Devils’ first in hostile territory this season.

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SPORTS  |  WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Beats' picks: Can Duke women's basketball outlast North Carolina in season's first rivalry showdown?

By Ryan Hamner , Lilah Gorfain , Colton Schwabe , Franck Djidjeu , Riya Khatod , Luke Jovanovic , Caleb Dudley , Garrett Spooner and Martin Heintzelman | February 11, 2024

Duke welcomes hometown rival North Carolina to Cameron Indoor Stadium Sunday afternoon for their first showdown of the season. Before the 2 p.m. tipoff, The Chronicle’s beat writers are here to offer their predictions about how the Blue Devils will fare.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

Despite subpar shooting against Boston College, McCain proves he's the do-it-all weapon Duke men's basketball needs

By Rachael Kaplan | February 11, 2024

This was not McCain’s first tough shooting game; he has had his fair share of freshman ups-and-downs. It likely won’t be his last. But that hardly seems to matter given his wide-ranging skill set.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

No. 9 Duke men's basketball finds footing in second half, races past Boston College for second-straight win

By Jonathan Levitan | February 10, 2024

No. 9 Duke picked up the win Saturday afternoon in the second leg of a three-game homestand, answering a number of surges by visiting Boston College but ultimately leading nearly wire-to-wire in the 80-65 victory. 

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

5 observations from No. 9 Duke men's basketball's first half against Boston College

By Rachael Kaplan | February 10, 2024

On the back of a midweek win against Notre Dame, No. 9 Duke continues its three-game homestand Saturday afternoon at Cameron Indoor Stadium against Boston College. After a tight first half, the Blue Devils lead the Eagles 36-32.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

Prop bets for No. 9 Duke men's basketball vs. Boston College

By Niles Luke | February 10, 2024

After a dominant win against Notre Dame earlier this week, No. 9 Duke returns to Cameron Indoor Stadium to face Boston College. The Blue Zone is here with some key prop bets. 

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

Cameron Chronicles Season 7, Episode 3: Downed in the Dean Dome

By Ranjan Jindal and Caleb Dudley | February 10, 2024

In this episode, co-hosts Caleb Dudley and Ranjan Jindal and along with beats Jonathan Levitan and Micah Hurewitz reflect on the Blue Devils’ loss in Chapel Hill this past weekend. 

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SPORTS  |  WOMEN'S LACROSSE

Despite 6-goal comeback, Duke women's lacrosse overwhelmed by Navy for first season-opening loss since 1996

By Audrey Davies | February 10, 2024

The 24th-ranked Blue Devils opened their season in disappointing fashion Friday afternoon, falling 10-9 to Navy in a game that, despite the final score, was anything but close. 

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

X-Factor: Mitchell's improved offense, defensive ability vital for Duke men's basketball against Boston College

By Parker Miles | February 9, 2024

After a win against Notre Dame Wednesday night, Duke will look to establish a win streak against Boston College at home Saturday. Before tipoff, the Blue Zone is here with a potential difference-maker for each squad.

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SPORTS  |  WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Despite characteristically solid defense, offensive miscues nearly cost Duke women's basketball against Wake Forest

By Caleb Dudley | February 9, 2024

Duke had one final opportunity to polish its game before entering the toughest portion of the schedule against ACC bottom-feeder Wake Forest. But rather than assert themselves as a clear factor to watch in the conference title race down the stretch, the Blue Devils showed glaring signs of weakness and youth.

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SPORTS  |  WRESTLING

'Fell in love with the challenge': Gaetano Console, after years of proving himself, is wrestling above his weight for Duke

By Rodrigo Amare | February 9, 2024

As soon as Console arrived in Durham for preseason workouts in the summer of 2022, coaches and teammates alike could tell that there was something different about him.

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SPORTS  |  WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Duke women's basketball rallies after stunted start, turns it on in second half to take down Wake Forest

By Luke Jovanovic | February 8, 2024

Despite first half turmoil, the Blue Devils took care of business, beating the Demon Deacons 69-46 in a Thursday night battle at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

Three points: Improved shooting, sustained defense crucial for Duke men's basketball against Boston College

By Olivia Jackson | February 8, 2024

The Blue Devils got back on track Wednesday, picking up a victory at home against Notre Dame. Duke will remain in Durham, this time for a bout with Boston College Saturday. The Blue Zone is here with three keys to a Blue Devil victory.

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SPORTS  |  WOMEN'S LACROSSE

Duke women's lacrosse 2024 season preview

By Rachael Kaplan , Riya Khatod , Audrey Davies and Mackenzie Sheehy | February 8, 2024

It will be a brand-new team playing in Koskinen Stadium. Tabbed with a No. 24 preseason ranking and with a “nice home schedule for ACC games,” as Kimel put it, Duke will look to bounce back from its shaky 2023 and rise back into contention in the best conference in women’s lacrosse.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

And one: Mitchell's double-double leads No. 9 Duke men's basketball to victory against Notre Dame

By Elliott Jarnot | February 8, 2024

No. 9 Duke men's basketball began its three-game home stand with a statement win against Notre Dame. The Blue Zone is here to break down the game with a Player of the Game. 

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

No. 9 Duke men's basketball flaunts its depth, defense against Notre Dame despite off day from Filipowski

By Tyler Walley | February 8, 2024

With its preseason All-American struggling for the entirety of the first half, No. 9 Duke was in danger of faltering without a strong response from Filipowski’s supporting cast. And what a response it was.

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SPORTS  |  SOFTBALL

Duke softball 2024 season preview

By Myles Powicki , Elle Chavis , Lilah Gorfain and Luke Rinaldi | February 7, 2024

The factors of Duke being both a youthful team and a growing program make it somewhat of an unknown in the established collegiate softball scene, but this year can change that. If this team is able to break through to the Women’s College World Series, it will show that this team has staying power.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

No. 9 Duke men's basketball races out the blocks, puts away Notre Dame in comfortable home win

By Mackenzie Sheehy | February 7, 2024

No. 9 Duke sent Notre Dame packing with a 71-53 victory, recovering from its defeat in Chapel Hill in style. Freshman guard Caleb Foster and sophomore Mark Mitchell led the way with 13 points each, while Markus Burton took the Irish on his back with 19 points of his own.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

5 observations from No. 9 Duke men's basketball's first half against Notre Dame

By Tyler Walley | February 7, 2024

No. 9 Duke is facing Notre Dame Wednesday night, hoping to start a new winning streak following its Saturday loss at North Carolina. With 20 minutes to go, the Blue Devils are cruising, as they hold a 33-25 lead on the Fighting Irish.