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Blue Devils Head West to Face UNLV
11/13/2019 7:13:00 AM | Women's Basketball
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Blue Devils Head West to Face UNLV...
   The Duke women's basketball team (1-1) will hit the road for the second straight contest as the Blue Devils will face UNLV (0-1) Thursday, Nov. 14 at 8:30 p.m. (ET) at the Thomas & Mack Center on Tarkanian Court in Las Vegas, Nev. Â
   The game will be aired live on Youtube with Ben Wilson (PXP) and Amie Callaway (Color) calling the action. It will also be carried on the Duke Sports Network via WDNC AM 620, TuneIn app and www.GoDuke.com with Chris Edwards (PXP) on the air beginning at 8:15 p.m. (ET).
What is Next?...
   Duke will return home to Cameron Indoor Stadium as the Blue Devils will play the first of five straight home contests. First up will be Northwestern Sunday, Nov. 17 at 3 p.m., live on ACC Network.  Â
Three Keys...
   1) Duke will be the first ACC team to travel to Las Vegas, Nev., to play in the Thomas & Mac Center at UNLV.
   2)  The Blue Devils will close a two-game road trip that had Duke combine to travel over 3,500 miles to College Station, Texas and Las Vegas, Nev., in a span of five days.
   3) Graduate Kyra Lambert made her return to the court, after missing 962 days or two years, seven months and 18 days. Her injury occurred March 18, 2017 and made her return to the court on Nov. 5, 2019.
Storylines/Other Blue Devil Notes...
   •   Haley Gorecki owns a team-best six-game streak with double-digit scoring.
   •   The Blue Devils rank second in the ACC with a 77.5 free throw percentage and second in steals per game (13.0).
   •   Miela Goodchild tied a career high with four steals at Texas A&M.
   •   Duke will feature almost a 3-inch height advantage over UNLV, when the two teams hit the hardwood Thursday. The Aggies feature a 70.47 average height, while Duke owns a 73.21 mark. The Blue Devils are the tallest team in the ACC in 2019-20.
   •   The 93 points in the season opener was the third-most by a Duke team under the direction of head coach Joanne P. McCallie -- 104 in 2009-10 and 98 in 2016-17.
   •   Duke featured all five starters with double-digit scoring in the season opener against High Point. It marked the second time over the last three years the Blue Devils registered all five starters in double-digit scoring to open the season. Duke also accomplished this at Grand Canyon on Nov. 12, 2017.
   •   The Blue Devils return five players who started 22 or more contests a year ago.
   •   Duke features the fourth-tallest squad in school history standing with an average height of 73.21. The three tallest teams were in 2016-17 (73.38), 2011-12 and 2014-15 (73.25).
   •   Follow @DukeWBB and @CoachPDuke on Twitter to get the latest updates on Duke women's basketball. Also, "Like" Duke Women's Basketball on Facebook to get the latest videos, pictures and more. DWB is on Instagram at dukewbb. Â
The Series with UNLV...
   On Thursday, Duke travels to Las Vegas, Nev. to take on UNLV for just the second time in program history. The Blue Devils defeated the Runnin' Rebels by a score of 66-38 at home in 2018-19, their only previous match-up. This was the only time Coach P has faced UNLV.
   Thursday's contest will be the first game Duke has played in the state of Nevada.
Duke Versus the Mountain West Conference...
   Albeit a small sample size, the Blue Devils are undefeated in matchups against the Mountain West Conference, having posted a 6-0 record to this point – Colorado State (1-0), San Diego State (2-0), San Jose State (1-0), UNLV (1-0) and Wyoming (1-0).
   Coach P has a 4-1 record against Mountain West teams in her career and a 3-0 record at Duke, most recently a 66-38 home victory against UNLV last season. Â
Lambert Returns...
   At the 2:41 mark of the first quarter during the High Point contest, graduate Kyra Lambert entered the contest for the first time in 962 days or two years, seven months and 18 days since she last suited up for Duke. Â
   After tearing her ACL on March 18, 2017 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against Hampton, Lambert had gone through three surgeries before returning to action Tuesday.
   A native of Cibolo, Texas, Lambert made her presence felt quickly on the defensive end registering a steal and showcased her point guard skills that had her ranked in the top 10 nationally coming out of high school. She closed the first quarter in dramatic fashion by draining a 60-foot shot to as time expired to give Duke a 25-13 lead at the break.
   Lambert finished the game with a team-high three steals, five points, one rebound and one assist in eight minutes.
Baines Stellar at No. 6 Texas A&M...
   In her first road contest at No. 6 Texas A&M, freshman Azana Baines showcased her talent on the big stage as she totaled a career-high 12 points, five rebounds, one steal, one blocked shot and one assist. She hit 4-of-9 field goals in 28 minutes.
   Over her first two collegiate games, she is averaging 10.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 blocked shots.
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First/Second Halves...
   Duke has come out over the first two games outscoring opponents by a 78-62 advantage, but has been outscored 74-73 in the second.  The Blue Devils have hit 45.5 percent from the field in the first half, including 9-of-19 treys (47.4%), but in the second has hit 38.1 percent from the field and 3-of-11 from downtown (27.3%).  Haley Gorecki has averaged 10.0 points and hit 55.6 percent from the field in the second half this season.
Draining Treys...
   Duke featured five different Blue Devils hit three-pointers in the season opener against High Point.
   For the first time in 98 career games at Duke, senior Leaonna Odom drained a three-pointer. In fact, she hit both of her attempts on her way to finishing with a team-high 19 points. She had attempted four three-pointers, without a make, over her first three seasons with the Blue Devils.
   Junior Jade Williams hit 2-of-4 attempts from downtown versus High Point, after hitting 2-of-6 three-pointers her first two seasons at Duke. She added her third three-pointer at Texas A&M on two attempts.
Freshmen Impressive in Debut...
   Duke's freshman trio of Jaida Patrick, Azana Baines and Jade Claude combined to score 22 points, pull down 17 rebounds, dish two assists, block four shots and grab four steals in the victory versus High Point. Baines was Duke's leading rebounder with eight, while Patrick tied for a game high with two blocked shots. Claude has pulled down 25 rebounds in three games so far -- Blue/White Scrimmage, Alaska Anchorage and High Point.
In the Month of November...
   Duke has won 39 out of the last 45 true road games in the month of November over the last eight years. Coach P owns a 64-11 record in November since arriving at Duke. In true road games in the month of November, Coach P has totaled a 22-8 record. Â
Odom Approaching Mark...
   Senior Leaonna Odom reached the 1,000-point mark against High Point with her 19 points and one blocked shot away from 100 over her career.    When Odom reaches 100 blocks, she will become just the eighth Blue Devil to notch 1,000 points, 500 rebounds and 100 blocked shots. She will join Elizabeth Williams (2011-15), Chante Black (2004-09), Iciss Tillis (2000-04), Sue Harnett (1986-91), Alison Bales (2003-07), Mistie Bass (2002-06) and Alana Beard (2000-04). Odom owns 1,015 points, 560 rebounds and 99 blocked shots over her Duke career.
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Blue Devils Head West to Face UNLV...
   The Duke women's basketball team (1-1) will hit the road for the second straight contest as the Blue Devils will face UNLV (0-1) Thursday, Nov. 14 at 8:30 p.m. (ET) at the Thomas & Mack Center on Tarkanian Court in Las Vegas, Nev. Â
   The game will be aired live on Youtube with Ben Wilson (PXP) and Amie Callaway (Color) calling the action. It will also be carried on the Duke Sports Network via WDNC AM 620, TuneIn app and www.GoDuke.com with Chris Edwards (PXP) on the air beginning at 8:15 p.m. (ET).
What is Next?...
   Duke will return home to Cameron Indoor Stadium as the Blue Devils will play the first of five straight home contests. First up will be Northwestern Sunday, Nov. 17 at 3 p.m., live on ACC Network.  Â
Three Keys...
   1) Duke will be the first ACC team to travel to Las Vegas, Nev., to play in the Thomas & Mac Center at UNLV.
   2)  The Blue Devils will close a two-game road trip that had Duke combine to travel over 3,500 miles to College Station, Texas and Las Vegas, Nev., in a span of five days.
   3) Graduate Kyra Lambert made her return to the court, after missing 962 days or two years, seven months and 18 days. Her injury occurred March 18, 2017 and made her return to the court on Nov. 5, 2019.
Storylines/Other Blue Devil Notes...
   •   Haley Gorecki owns a team-best six-game streak with double-digit scoring.
   •   The Blue Devils rank second in the ACC with a 77.5 free throw percentage and second in steals per game (13.0).
   •   Miela Goodchild tied a career high with four steals at Texas A&M.
   •   Duke will feature almost a 3-inch height advantage over UNLV, when the two teams hit the hardwood Thursday. The Aggies feature a 70.47 average height, while Duke owns a 73.21 mark. The Blue Devils are the tallest team in the ACC in 2019-20.
   •   The 93 points in the season opener was the third-most by a Duke team under the direction of head coach Joanne P. McCallie -- 104 in 2009-10 and 98 in 2016-17.
   •   Duke featured all five starters with double-digit scoring in the season opener against High Point. It marked the second time over the last three years the Blue Devils registered all five starters in double-digit scoring to open the season. Duke also accomplished this at Grand Canyon on Nov. 12, 2017.
   •   The Blue Devils return five players who started 22 or more contests a year ago.
   •   Duke features the fourth-tallest squad in school history standing with an average height of 73.21. The three tallest teams were in 2016-17 (73.38), 2011-12 and 2014-15 (73.25).
   •   Follow @DukeWBB and @CoachPDuke on Twitter to get the latest updates on Duke women's basketball. Also, "Like" Duke Women's Basketball on Facebook to get the latest videos, pictures and more. DWB is on Instagram at dukewbb. Â
The Series with UNLV...
   On Thursday, Duke travels to Las Vegas, Nev. to take on UNLV for just the second time in program history. The Blue Devils defeated the Runnin' Rebels by a score of 66-38 at home in 2018-19, their only previous match-up. This was the only time Coach P has faced UNLV.
   Thursday's contest will be the first game Duke has played in the state of Nevada.
Duke Versus the Mountain West Conference...
   Albeit a small sample size, the Blue Devils are undefeated in matchups against the Mountain West Conference, having posted a 6-0 record to this point – Colorado State (1-0), San Diego State (2-0), San Jose State (1-0), UNLV (1-0) and Wyoming (1-0).
   Coach P has a 4-1 record against Mountain West teams in her career and a 3-0 record at Duke, most recently a 66-38 home victory against UNLV last season. Â
Lambert Returns...
   At the 2:41 mark of the first quarter during the High Point contest, graduate Kyra Lambert entered the contest for the first time in 962 days or two years, seven months and 18 days since she last suited up for Duke. Â
   After tearing her ACL on March 18, 2017 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against Hampton, Lambert had gone through three surgeries before returning to action Tuesday.
   A native of Cibolo, Texas, Lambert made her presence felt quickly on the defensive end registering a steal and showcased her point guard skills that had her ranked in the top 10 nationally coming out of high school. She closed the first quarter in dramatic fashion by draining a 60-foot shot to as time expired to give Duke a 25-13 lead at the break.
   Lambert finished the game with a team-high three steals, five points, one rebound and one assist in eight minutes.
Baines Stellar at No. 6 Texas A&M...
   In her first road contest at No. 6 Texas A&M, freshman Azana Baines showcased her talent on the big stage as she totaled a career-high 12 points, five rebounds, one steal, one blocked shot and one assist. She hit 4-of-9 field goals in 28 minutes.
   Over her first two collegiate games, she is averaging 10.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 blocked shots.
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First/Second Halves...
   Duke has come out over the first two games outscoring opponents by a 78-62 advantage, but has been outscored 74-73 in the second.  The Blue Devils have hit 45.5 percent from the field in the first half, including 9-of-19 treys (47.4%), but in the second has hit 38.1 percent from the field and 3-of-11 from downtown (27.3%).  Haley Gorecki has averaged 10.0 points and hit 55.6 percent from the field in the second half this season.
Draining Treys...
   Duke featured five different Blue Devils hit three-pointers in the season opener against High Point.
   For the first time in 98 career games at Duke, senior Leaonna Odom drained a three-pointer. In fact, she hit both of her attempts on her way to finishing with a team-high 19 points. She had attempted four three-pointers, without a make, over her first three seasons with the Blue Devils.
   Junior Jade Williams hit 2-of-4 attempts from downtown versus High Point, after hitting 2-of-6 three-pointers her first two seasons at Duke. She added her third three-pointer at Texas A&M on two attempts.
Freshmen Impressive in Debut...
   Duke's freshman trio of Jaida Patrick, Azana Baines and Jade Claude combined to score 22 points, pull down 17 rebounds, dish two assists, block four shots and grab four steals in the victory versus High Point. Baines was Duke's leading rebounder with eight, while Patrick tied for a game high with two blocked shots. Claude has pulled down 25 rebounds in three games so far -- Blue/White Scrimmage, Alaska Anchorage and High Point.
In the Month of November...
   Duke has won 39 out of the last 45 true road games in the month of November over the last eight years. Coach P owns a 64-11 record in November since arriving at Duke. In true road games in the month of November, Coach P has totaled a 22-8 record. Â
Odom Approaching Mark...
   Senior Leaonna Odom reached the 1,000-point mark against High Point with her 19 points and one blocked shot away from 100 over her career.    When Odom reaches 100 blocks, she will become just the eighth Blue Devil to notch 1,000 points, 500 rebounds and 100 blocked shots. She will join Elizabeth Williams (2011-15), Chante Black (2004-09), Iciss Tillis (2000-04), Sue Harnett (1986-91), Alison Bales (2003-07), Mistie Bass (2002-06) and Alana Beard (2000-04). Odom owns 1,015 points, 560 rebounds and 99 blocked shots over her Duke career.
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