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Duke Blue Devils Set to Clash with Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Cameron Indoor

As the Duke Blue Devils prepare to host the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Cameron Indoor Stadium, fans can anticipate a thrilling encounter. The Blue Devils have been showcasing a strong performance trend, as evidenced by their recent games.


Feb 14, 2023; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils center Kyle Filipowski(30) throws a pass as Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Dane Goodwin (23) defends during the first half at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports

In their last three outings, Duke has displayed an impressive offensive prowess. Against Baylor Bears in New York, they secured a victory with 78 points, outscoring the Bears by 8 points in the second half and demonstrating a solid field goal percentage of 49 percent. Their free throw accuracy was notable at 83 percent, and they capitalized on turnovers scoring 13 points off them.


Continuing their home-court dominance against Hofstra Pride, Duke ramped up their game even further. They notched an imposing 89 points with an exceptional field goal percentage of 55 percent and were lethal from beyond the arc hitting half of their three-point attempts. Their assist-to-turnover ratio stood out at an efficient 2.2.


Feb 14, 2023; Durham, North Carolina, USA;  Duke Blue Devils guard Jeremy Roach (3) dribbles up court after a steal against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half at Cameron Indoor Stadium.  The Blue Devils won 68-64. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports

The trend persisted when Charlotte's 49ers visited Cameron Indoor Stadium; Duke emerged victorious with a comfortable margin scoring 80 points. They maintained a consistent field goal percentage of 50 percent while excelling in fast-break situations with 17 fast break points and converting free throws at a rate of nearly four-fifths.


These statistics suggest that Duke is entering the upcoming game against Notre Dame with momentum on their side – particularly in shooting efficiency and capitalizing on turnovers which could be pivotal factors given Notre Dame's defensive strategies.


Feb 14, 2023; Durham, North Carolina, USA;  Duke Blue Devils center Dereck Lively (1) controls the ball in front of Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Ven-Allen Lubin (2) during the first half at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports

Cameron Indoor Stadium has always been known for its electrifying atmosphere which undoubtedly gives the Blue Devils an edge; this will be something to watch as they aim to extend their winning ways on home turf.


The scheduled clash between these two teams is set for February 8th at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, NC. Fans eager to catch every play can tune into ACC Network channel number six hundred twelve or attend live if they wish to experience the fervor firsthand.

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