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DWB Notebook: January 27
1/27/2020 10:10:00 AM | Women's Basketball
DURHAM, N.C. - The Blue Devils (11-9, 5-4) head into the week with two wins under their belt, after knocking off Syracuse and Georgia Tech. Duke will have Thursday off before returning to Cameron Indoor on Sunday as the Blue Devils host NC State at 2 p.m. The next Coach P Radio Show will air Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m., live at Tobacco Road Sports Cafe.
Head Coach Joanne P. McCallie Pays Tribute to Kobe Bryant…Â
Coach P: "We, like many, are completely devastated by this horrific news. Kobe Bryant was more than a basketball player. His leadership and commitment to the game will forever be remembered. Our prayers are with Kobe, Gigi, and their entire family as they work through this time."
— Duke Women's Basketball (@DukeWBB) January 26, 2020
The Plan…
Sunday, February 2
vs. NC State
2 PM, ACCNE
Durham, N.C.Â
The Recap…
Mental Wealth DayÂ
Pregame Mental Health Panel ?
— Duke Women's Basketball (@DukeWBB) January 26, 2020
Discussed mental health as it relates to sports while promoting positive mental health habits ?????? pic.twitter.com/6e0FNE3ejw
Mental Wealth Day warmup shirts are ?? again this year.
— Duke Women's Basketball (@DukeWBB) January 26, 2020
RT this and we may send you one! ?? pic.twitter.com/Z8cwiCLGJQ
Sunday, January 26Â
The Blue Devils took down Georgia Tech at home, 58-46, in their fourth victory over the last five contests. Graduate Haley Gorecki led Duke with a game-high 18 points, four rebounds, three steals and three assists. Senior Leaonna Odom had 16 points and Onome Akinbode-James added 10 rebounds. Duke held the Yellow Jackets to four fourth quarter points and 40.4 percent shooting for the game.Â
FINAL #DukeWins ???? pic.twitter.com/RlBeiy6uja
— Duke Women's Basketball (@DukeWBB) January 26, 2020
Thursday, January 23
The Duke women's basketball team had an impressive evening on the road at Syracuse, defeating the Orange, 88-58. Senior Leaonna Odom led the Blue Devils with 23 points and 10 rebounds for her third double-double of the season. This was her 13th career double-double. Rookie Jaida Patrick came off the bench to register a career-high 11 points, while graduate Haley Gorecki collected 17 points, nine assists, and five rebounds. Duke's defense help the Orange to only 10 fourth quarter points.Â
Top plays from the Syracuse dub ???? pic.twitter.com/ZpTpdKH8PM
— Duke Women's Basketball (@DukeWBB) January 25, 2020
????????????-???????? ?????????? ?? @jaida_patrick pic.twitter.com/qrHjqVQxY7
— Duke Women's Basketball (@DukeWBB) January 25, 2020
Alumni Update…
Alana Beard Announces Her Retirement
Former Duke standout Alana Beard announced her retirement after 15 seasons in the league. Beard spoke on Duke's influence in her career on the Fletcher Show.Â
Alana Beard announces her retirement after 15 seasons in the WNBA:
— Duke Women's Basketball (@DukeWBB) January 23, 2020
2016 WNBA Champion
4x WNBA All-Star
2x WNBA Defensive POY
No. 20 Duke Jersey Retired
2x National POY
3x AP All-America
3x ACC POY
8x ACC Champion
Duke All-Time Scoring Leader
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S/O to AB. A true legend. https://t.co/Pw7r3RF6mS
— Duke Men's Basketball (@DukeMBB) January 23, 2020
ÂAlana Beard explains how much the ?@DukeWBB program shaped her as a young woman... #Duke #WNBA #Shreveport #BlueDevils ? #np on #SoundCloud https://t.co/hP6MoRU1lb
— Tim Fletcher (@FletcherShow) January 22, 2020
Jasmine Thomas on SportsFlossGloss
Duke Overseas…Â
Elizabeth Williams, '15
Elizabeth Williams led Fenerbahce to a 90-83 victory against Adana Basket. Williams contributed 14 points and seven boards in 23 minutes.Â
Haley Peters, '14
Haley Peters led Hatay Bsb to a 97-69 victory over Canik Belediye. Peters was named MVP of the game with 21 points and 13 rebounds.Â
Chloe Wells' 14Â
Chloe Wells and Wisla Krakow fell against Sleza Wroclaw, 54-48. Wells was the top scorer with 19 points. She also had six rebounds, three assists, and three steals.Â
Lexie Brown, '18
Lexie Brown and Bnot Hertzeliya fell against Rishon Le-Zion, 82-66. Brown had an impressive 29 points, and also added five rebounds.Â
Oderah Chidom, '17
Oderah Chidom and Tsmoki-Minsk defeated BC Rostov, 97-87. Chidom was MVP of the game with an impressive 28 points and six rebounds.Â
Angela Salvadores, '16
Angela Salvadores and Bologna defeated second-ranked Ragusa, 85-84. Salvadores had 18 points and sive assists.Â
Erin Mathias, '18
Erin Mathias and Empoli defeated Battipaglia, 59-50. She recorded eight points, seven rebounds, and three blocks.Â
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Happy Birthday Blue Devils…
January 28 - Jenni KraftÂ
January 30 - Deborah New
January 31- Georgia SchweitzerÂ
           Connie GoinsÂ
February 2 – Krista GingrichÂ
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