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The Devil's in the details: Men's lacrosse struggles, women's lacrosse prevails

By Christian Olsen | April 13, 2021

The Blue Zone brings you five key stats from this week in Duke athletics.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

Prop bets for Duke men's basketball vs. North Carolina

By Christian Olsen | February 5, 2021

Duke and North Carolina have been stumbling throughout their respective seasons, but this rivalry game is a chance at redemption for both.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

After tough road trip, Duke men's basketball returns home to host Georgia Tech

By Christian Olsen | January 26, 2021

This may well be the most important game of the season for the Blue Devils. Whatever the outcome is, NCAA tournament implications hang in the balance. 

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

Jeff Capel becomes first former Duke men's basketball player to beat Mike Krzyzewski as a head coach

By Christian Olsen | January 20, 2021

Although Duke fell to Pittsburgh for its second loss in a row, there was one Blue Devil who came out victorious Tuesday night.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

Five observations from Duke men's basketball's first half against Pittsburgh

By Christian Olsen | January 19, 2021

Duke made the voters look smart throughout the first half Tuesday, trailing 43-34 entering the break.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

Prop bets vs. Wake Forest: Look for another close, low-scoring game

By Christian Olsen | January 9, 2021

Make no mistake, it will still be a steep uphill battle for Wake Forest, but the odds of a blowout are low. 

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SPORTS

ChronSports' Top 10 of 2020 — No. 1: The impact of COVID-19 on Duke athletics

By Christian Olsen | December 31, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic brings Duke athletics to a screeching halt and continues to shape the sports world today.

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SPORTS  |  WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Duke women's basketball set to host No. 2 Louisville to begin ACC play

By Christian Olsen | December 9, 2020

The Blue Devils have been riding high so far this season en route to three nonconference blowouts. But the time has come for a reality check.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

One word for Duke men's basketball against Bellarmine: Reassuring

By Christian Olsen | December 5, 2020

The Blue Devils who took the court against Bellarmine look like a top-10 basketball team. 

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SPORTS  |  WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Duke women's basketball continues nonconference slate with in-state foe Western Carolina

By Christian Olsen | November 29, 2020

Duke looks to continue its strong start to the “Kara Era” as it gets into the thick of its nonconference schedule.

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