Nov. 11--Duke Struggles Past Denver 57-37

Yes, I said struggle. Don't think I've had to say that before.

Sigh...something tells me this may be a strange year. Okay, it was a 20 point win. There were plenty of worrying statistics though, and Denver isn't exactly a top caliber team. I still think this will be a decent year record wise, but it may be more gut wrenching and surprising than any other time in the short time I've been a Blue Devil fan.

On that note, great way to gut out the win, Duke. When things aren't going your way all game, the best way to get past it is to make it even worst for your opponent. Given the final scoreline, they did that. A win is awesome. :-)

Top 5 Scorers:
Abby Waner--16
Joy Cheek--11
Chante Black--8
Jasmine Thomas--7
Wanisha Smith--5

Top 5 Rebounders:
Carrem Gay--12
Krystal Thomas--8
Chante Black--6
Joy Cheek--5
Wanisha Smith--3

Top 2 Assists:
E. Waner, A. Waner, Smith, Mitchell, Mitch--2 each

Top 2 Steals:
Joy Cheek--3
Jasmine Thomas--3

Top Blocks:
Krystal Thomas--3

Team Comparisons:
FG%
Duke 38.2% over Denver 26.7%
3 PT %
Duke 33.3% over Denver 26.1%
Rebounds
Duke 42 over Denver 24
Assists
Duke 13 over Denver 6
Turnovers
Duke 23 over Denver 24

Worrying Stat of the Day:
Yeah, I'm going back there, 23 Turnovers. That's even worse than the last time when I said it was fine because it was an exhibition game. Mark it down, though. This will get so much better in the near future. They just have to get used to a new coach and no Lindsey Harding leading the way. I'll say it will be better by the next game but that there will be consistent improvement by ACC Tournament play. Before that, I think it can be tough and go.

Attendance:
6,635 (for the homecoming of the Waner sisters)--@ Denver

Next Game:
Thursday November 15 @ South Florida

2007-2008 Duke Blue Devils Women's Basketball: 1-0

GO DUKE!!