DWB Notebook: January 13

DURHAM, N.C. - With a thrilling overtime victory over Virginia Tech Sunday, the Blue Devils improved to 8-8 in the season and 2-3 in the ACC. Keep up with the team and alumni stats and news.

Good team win in front of the best fans!! ???????? https://t.co/18Rq6vm2SM
— Haley Górecki (@HaleyGorecki) January 13, 2020

Upcoming Duke WBB Events…

With seven games left in Cameron Indoor Stadium this season, Duke women's basketball is excited to announce these upcoming promotions and events.

Jan. 16 vs Notre Dame at 8 p.m.

Craft Beer Tasting Night: $15 a ticket (More information to come)

There will be special promo codes for DWB season ticket holders and those in the membership program

Jan. 26 vs Georgia Tech at 2 p.m.

Mental Wealth Day: More information to come soon on this special day partnering with the JED Foundation.

Junior Iron Dukes Game: Free admission for all Junior Iron Dukes members with this season's member card

Feb. 2 vs NC State at 2 p.m.

National Girls and Women in Sports Day: Free youth clinic on Saturday, power panel on Sunday pregame. More information is available at dukengwsd.com

Feb. 6 vs North Carolina at 6 p.m.

"Our Blue is Best" rally towel giveaway to all fans

Dean's Challenge

Duke Student wing eating contest

Feb. 16 vs Florida State at 1 p.m.

Play 4 Kay game: Will be a special giveaway to fans

Kids Day: Free general admission ticket to all kids in eighth grade and under

Feb. 20 vs Virginia at 7 p.m.

Senior Night

Wine and Paint Night: $25 pregame event (more information to come)

2020 Duke Girls Basketball Camp Dates…

Check out the Summer 2020 Duke Girls Basketball Camp dates and sign up today! Girls and boys through the 12th grade can sign up.

?? 2020 Duke Girls Basketball Camp ??

Register today! https://t.co/5bn56DJNNV

(Hooping in Cameron Indoor = ??) pic.twitter.com/noQV9tkGYD
— Duke Women's Basketball (@DukeWBB) January 7, 2020

The Plan…

Thursday, January 16
vs. Notre Dame
8 PM, ACCN
Durham, N.C.

Sunday, January 19
at Clemson
12 PM, ESPNU
Clemson, S.C.

The Recap…

Duke Named No. 1 School for Student Athletes in America

The 2020 best college rankings by Niche placed Duke as the No. 1 school in America for student-athletes. Duke made history last year, setting an ACC record with 519 ACC Academic Honor Roll selections.

Here ?? Comes ?? Duke ??

Ranked No. 1?? for Student Athletes in America ??????????

Check it out ??https://t.co/2ZDEkH1cxs #GoDuke pic.twitter.com/RJoIxPsAaO
— Duke Athletics (@DukeATHLETICS) January 9, 2020

Sunday, January 12

The Blue Devils snapped a five-game losing streak beating Virginia Tech at home, 72-67. The victory was propelled by redshirt freshman Mikayla Boykin, who came off the bench to score a career-high 14 points, while adding three assists and one steal in 22 minutes. The Blue Devils' defense held the Hokies to seven points over the last 12 minutes of the game.

Duke finished with a season-high 39 points off the bench with Boykin (14), Williams (11) and Goodchild (14).

Top plays from the ACC win ????#DWBTopPlays ???? pic.twitter.com/cnQoLO3rMM
— Duke Women's Basketball (@DukeWBB) January 12, 2020

Good team win in front of the best fans!! ???????? https://t.co/18Rq6vm2SM
— Haley Górecki (@HaleyGorecki) January 13, 2020

Thursday, January 9

A late 12-0 run propelled Virginia to a comeback victory against the Blue Devils, 66-63. Graduate Haley Gorecki posted her second game with 20 or more points, putting up 27 points, six steals, five assists, and four rebounds. Senior Leaonna Odom and redshirt freshman Mikayla Boykin also led the Blue Devils with 12 and 11 points, respectively.

Sophomore Miela Goodchild recorded her 100th career three-pointer, making her the quickest Duke athlete to hit 100 in only 45 games.

Duke at UVA Recap ????

We'll be better. Back in Cameron tomorrow at 3PM ?? pic.twitter.com/o6gKk2hBsD
— Duke Women's Basketball (@DukeWBB) January 11, 2020

Mikayla Boykin Named N.C. High School All-Decade Team

Redshirt freshman Mikayla Boykin was recently named N.C. All-Decade for girls basketball by High School OT. Boykin, Class of 2017, averaged 37.4 points, 13.7 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 5.6 steals her senior season. She also earned the N.C. Basketball Coaches state player of the year and the state Gatorade Player of the Year honors during that season. Boykin had a total of 1,159 points in her high school career. A full article can be found here.

North Carolina ACC Women's Basketball Coaches to Speak at Greensboro Sports Council

The four Atlantic Coast Conference women's basketball head coaches from North Carolina, including Duke's Joanne P. McCallie, will speak at the Greensboro Sports Council on Tuesday, January 14. The event will be held at the Greensboro Coliseum. Tickets are $15 and will be sold at the door.

Duke Recruit Leads Squad to No. 5 Ranking

Duke incoming freshman Vanessa DeJesus has led Sierra Canyon to a 14-3 record and is currently ranked No. 5 nationally in the espnW top 25 Power Rankings for week five. Sierra Canyon beat Westchester (CA) 59-37 as DeJesus scored 22 points. DeJesus then scored 21 points in a 55-46 win over Cathedral Catholic (CA). A full set of rankings is here.

Alumni Update…

Duke Overseas: Lexie Brown

Lexie Brown is currently playing in Israel for Bnot Herzliya. In her most recent game against Petah Tivka, Brown played all 40 minutes and contributed 22 points.

???? #DukeOverseas @lexiekiah_4 https://t.co/2KZYvVv3SK
— Duke Women's Basketball (@DukeWBB) January 11, 2020

Duke Overseas: Oderah Chidom

Oderah Chidom is currently on her 3rd season overseas and currently plays for in Belarus. Check out this feature on Chidom.

Offseason work ??#GoSparks #LeadTheCharge pic.twitter.com/SczgTcRxdp
— Los Angeles Sparks (@LA_Sparks) January 13, 2020

Chelsea Gray to Represent USA Basketball

Former Duke standout and current Los Angeles Sparks player Chelsea Gray is set to represent USA Basketball Women's National Team for contests in January and February. The team will compete against top-ranked University of Connecticut Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. on ESPN2, and against University of Louisville Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. on ESPN.

???? CGRAY x USA ????

Chelsea Gray set to rep the #USABWNT in Jan/Feb. Games will be aired on ESPN.

?? @cgray209 ?? @usabasketball ?? pic.twitter.com/IsCyuWLkeI
— Duke Women's Basketball (@DukeWBB) January 9, 2020

Offseason work ??#GoSparks #LeadTheCharge pic.twitter.com/SczgTcRxdp
— Los Angeles Sparks (@LA_Sparks) January 13, 2020

Happy Birthday Blue Devils…

January 17 - Ellen Langhi

Richa Jackson

Follow the Team…

Keep up with the squad by following the action on the team's Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

#GoDuke

Players Mentioned

Mikayla Boykin

Miela Goodchild

Haley Gorecki

Leaonna Odom

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