Can Duke Blue Devils Maintain Their Momentum at Petersen Events Center?
As the Duke Blue Devils prepare to face off against the Pittsburgh Panthers at the Petersen Events Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their impressive performance streak. The upcoming clash scheduled for January 10th promises to be a thrilling encounter in the world of college basketball.
The Blue Devils have been showcasing a strong game recently, with notable victories that speak volumes about their current form. In their last outing against Notre Dame, they secured a win with 67 points, demonstrating solid defense with 9 steals and an impressive rebounding effort totaling 40 boards. Their shooting from beyond the arc was decent at 31 percent, but it's their free-throw accuracy that stood out at an excellent 81 percent.
Their offensive prowess was even more evident in the game before last when they dominated Syracuse with an outstanding score of 86 points. The team's field goal percentage was a remarkable 52 percent and they were nearly unstoppable from the free-throw line hitting an astonishing 89 percent. Moreover, they showed great ball movement ending up with a high assist-turnover ratio of 1.9.
In another recent matchup against Queens University, Duke displayed sheer dominance by putting up over a hundred points on the scoreboard (106), which is no small feat in college basketball. They shot an incredible 72 percent from two-point range and had a balanced attack contributing to this high-scoring affair.
The venue could play a significant role as playing away from home always brings its challenges; however, given Duke's recent form and ability to perform under pressure as seen in past games – including those played away – there is every reason for optimism among fans.
With such trends indicating strong offensive capabilities and improving defensive plays, it will be interesting to see how they adapt their strategy for this away game environment.
Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN channel number 206 or attend in person at Petersen Events Center on January 10th at what will be local evening time for both teams involved due to shared time zones across venues and home cities.