DWB Notebook: January 6

DURHAM, N.C. - The Duke women's basketball team will resume class Wednesday and continues conference action this week. The Blue Devils currently feature a 7-7 , and 1-2 in the ACC. Keep up to date with this week's stats and news from current and former players.

Tweet of the Week…

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Duke fans are undefeated. Keep growing with us ?? https://t.co/EQUq4iZcfN
— Duke Women's Basketball (@DukeWBB) January 4, 2020

The Plan…

Thursday, January 9
at Virginia
6 PM, ACCN
Charlottesville, VA

Sunday, January 12
vs. Virginia Tech
3 PM, Regional Sports Network
Durham, N.C.

The Recap…

Sunday, January 5

After leading nearly the entire game, the Blue Devils fell on the road to seventh-ranked Louisville, 60-55. Louisville got its first lead since the opening bucket late in the third period, but the Blue Devils had the lead going into the fourth. The Blue Devils fell in the last 28 seconds of the game.

Haley Gorecki led Duke with 20 points, five boards, five assists, one steal, and one block in 37 minutes. Freshman Azana Baines matched a career-high 15 points.

Great game. Tough finish.

Haley & Z combine for 35 PTS on 50% FG on the road. pic.twitter.com/qcUHwmbri6
— Duke Women's Basketball (@DukeWBB) January 5, 2020

Thursday, January 2

In a tight battle in Cameron Indoor, Wake Forest registered a bucket with 1.4 seconds remaining to take down the Blue Devils, 60-58. Graduate Haley Gorecki led Duke with 17 points and five rebounds, while junior Jade Williams (11) and graduate Kyra Lambert (10) had double digits.

This loss snapped a 23-game winning streak for Duke against Wake Forest at home in Durham, N.C.

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Thank you to the best fans for rocking with us. Lots of basketball left to be played this season ???? pic.twitter.com/JPLe3pY5ch
— Duke Women's Basketball (@DukeWBB) January 3, 2020

Alumni Update…

Chloe Wells Inducted into Rialto Hall of Fame

Former Duke basketball student-athlete Chloe Wells was inducted into the Rialto Hall of Fame this week, and gave a heartfelt acceptance speech.

Welcome Back Mikayla Boykin…

Mikayla Boykin. Dime.

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— Duke Women's Basketball (@DukeWBB) January 4, 2020

ACC Tournament Tickets on Sale…

Individual session ??? are now on sale for the 2?0?2?0? #ACCWBB Tournament, held at the Greensboro Coliseum from March 4-8.

Reserve your seat now, so you don't miss any of exciting action!https://t.co/XNdEIasa5j pic.twitter.com/GTbwbKTTo0
— ACC Women's Basketball (@accwbb) January 7, 2020

Happy Birthday Blue Devils…

January 6 - Christine Culbertson

Kalita Marsh

January 8 - Gail Ruby

Overseas Update...

Haley Peters (Turkey)
Collected 27 points, eight rebounds and three assists on her way to being named MVP of the game as Hatay Bsb took down Botas, 78-68. Peters is averaging 19.6 points a game on the season.

Elizabeth Williams (Turkey)
In an 87-84 loss to Elazig, Williams notched eight points and six rebounds.

Oderah Chidom (Belarus)
Earned MVP of the game in a 97-45 victory over Victoria with 19 points, eight rebounds and two blocked shots. She is averaging 17.6 points a game and 9.0 rebounds.

Lexie Brown (Israel)
Poured in 22 points to go along with three assists and three steals in an 87-78 win over Petah Tikva.

Angela Salvadores (Italy)
Had four points and six rebounds in a 65-58 loss to Battipaglia.

Erin Mathias (Italy)
Pulled down six rebounds and added two points in a 74-68 win over Sesto.

Follow the Team…

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

#GoDuke

Players Mentioned

Azana Baines

Mikayla Boykin

Haley Gorecki

Kyra Lambert

Jade Williams

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