As the Duke Blue Devils prepare to welcome the Virginia Cavaliers to the historic Cameron Indoor Stadium, fans are bracing for an electrifying encounter. The Blue Devils have been on a formidable run, showcasing their prowess in recent games with impressive statistics that hint at their readiness for the upcoming challenge.

Feb 11, 2023; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Duke Blue Devils center Kyle Filipowski (30) drives to the basket as Virginia Cavaliers guard Ryan Dunn (13) defends in the first half at John Paul Jones Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

The team's performance has been marked by a balanced offensive and defensive effort. In their last game against Florida State Seminoles, they emerged victorious with 76 points, demonstrating a solid 46 percent field goal shooting and an exceptional 62 percent from beyond the arc. Their ability to convert turnovers into points was evident as they scored 21 points off turnovers.

Against Wake Forest Demon Deacons, Duke continued its winning streak with a score of 77-69. The team's field goal percentage stood at 47 percent while maintaining a free throw percentage of 72 percent. Their rebounding was strong with a total of 41 rebounds, outmatching Wake Forest's efforts on both ends of the court.

Feb 11, 2023; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard Reece Beekman (2) drives to the basket as Duke Blue Devils forward Mark Mitchell (25) defends in the second half at John Paul Jones Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

In another recent matchup versus Boston College Eagles, Duke showcased its dominance once again with an impressive scoreline of 80-65. They shot efficiently from the field at 48 percent and were particularly effective from the free-throw line hitting at a high rate of 77 percent.

These trends suggest that Duke is capitalizing on its scoring opportunities while maintaining defensive pressure that turns into offensive gains. With this momentum, they are set to face Virginia Cavaliers who will be entering one of college basketball's most intimidating venues – Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Feb 11, 2023; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Jeremy Roach (3) shoots the ball as Virginia Cavaliers forward Kadin Shedrick (21) and Cavaliers guard Ryan Dunn (13) defend in the first half at John Paul Jones Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can expect an intense battle where every possession counts and where Duke will look to leverage their home-court advantage and continue their trend of converting defense into fast-break opportunities.

Mark your calendars for March 2nd at 6:00 PM Eastern Time as ESPN broadcasts this thrilling encounter live from Durham, North Carolina. Don't miss out on witnessing whether Duke can extend their winning narrative against Virginia in what promises to be another chapter in this storied rivalry.

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