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11/16/2019 6:07:00 AM | Women's Basketball
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Blue Devils Return Home to Host Northwestern...
After playing its last two contests on the road, the Duke women's basketball team (2-1) will return to Cameron Indoor Stadium to play the first of five straight home games Sunday, Nov. 17 as the Blue Devils host Northwestern (2-0) at 3 p.m.
The game will be aired live on the ACC Network with Pam Ward (PXP) and LaChina Robinson (Color) calling the action. It will also be carried on the Duke Sports Network via WDNC AM 620, TuneIn app and www.GoDuke.com with Chris Edwards (PXP) on the air beginning at 2:45 p.m. (ET).
What is Next?...
Duke will face Idaho State Thursday, Nov. 21 with a 7 p.m., tip in Cameron Indoor Stadium. The game will be aired live on ACC Network Extra.
Three Keys...
1) Coach P will go up against her alma mater as she was a 1987 graduate of Northwestern. She owns a 10-2 record in games against the Wildcats.
2) In the last game at UNLV, senior Leaonna Odom became just the eighth Blue Devil to register 1,000 points, 500 rebounds and 100 blocked shots.
3) Duke used a 16-4 run over the final six minutes at UNLV to post a 57-45 victory over the Lady Rebels Thursday. The squad didn't return from the trip until 5 a.m., Friday morning.
Storylines/Other Blue Devil Notes...
• Duke rookies Azana Baines and Jada Claude are averaging a combined 10.3 rebounds a game for the Blue Devils. Claude is averaging 5.3, while Baines 5.0.
• After scoring 93 points in the season opener in Cameron, the Blue Devils averaged 57.5 points over the two game road swing to UNLV and Texas A&M.
• Haley Gorecki has collected a team-best seven-game streak with double-digit scoring.
• Graduate Kyra Lambert owns a 2.93 assist per game average and has dished 299 assists over 68 games.
• The Blue Devils rank third in the ACC with a 73.4 free throw percentage and third in steals per game (11.7). Senior Leaonna Odom ranks fourth with an 88.9 free throw percentage.
• Miela Goodchild tied a career high with four steals at Texas A&M.
• Duke will feature almost a 3-inch height advantage over Northwestern, when the two teams hit the hardwood Sunday. The Wildcats feature a 70.71 average height, while Duke owns a 73.21 mark. The Blue Devils are the tallest team in the ACC in 2019-20.
• The 93 points in the season opener was the third-most by a Duke team under the direction of head coach Joanne P. McCallie -- 104 in 2009-10 and 98 in 2016-17.
• Duke featured all five starters with double-digit scoring in the season opener against High Point. It marked the second time over the last three years the Blue Devils registered all five starters in double-digit scoring to open the season. Duke also accomplished this at Grand Canyon on Nov. 12, 2017.
• The Blue Devils return five players who started 22 or more contests a year ago.
• Duke features the fourth-tallest squad in school history standing with an average height of 73.21. The three tallest teams were in 2016-17 (73.38), 2011-12 and 2014-15 (73.25).
• Follow @DukeWBB and @CoachPDuke on Twitter to get the latest updates on Duke women's basketball. Also, "Like" Duke Women's Basketball on Facebook to get the latest videos, pictures and more. DWB is on Instagram at dukewbb.
The Series with Northwestern...
On Sunday, Duke will host Northwestern as the two programs face off against one another for the second all-time meeting.
Last year, in the first meeting between the teams, Duke was defeated on the road by a score of 84-58 in the season opener.
Coach P is 10-2 when coaching against her alma mater, with her most recent victory having come when she coached Michigan State to a 68-63 home victory against the Wildcats in 2007. All 10 of her wins came during her time coaching at Michigan State.
Duke Versus the Big Ten Conference...
Duke enters Sunday with an all-time mark of 70-53 record against Big Ten Conference opponents – Illinois (0-3), Iowa (1-1), Maryland (41-40), Michigan (4-0), Michigan State (2-1), Minnesota (1-1), Nebraska (1-1), Northwestern (0-1), Ohio State (2-0), Penn State (5-1), Purdue (6-3), Rutgers (4-2), and Wisconsin (3-0). Coach P is 100-70 through her career against the Big Ten, having coached in the conference from 2001 to 2007, with her 100th win having come last year in a 60-53 victory on the road over Wisconsin.
Northwestern Storylines...
A 1987 graduate of Northwestern, head coach Joanne P. McCallie will face her alma mater for the second straight season.
McCallie's son, Jack, is a sophomore at Northwestern. He is also a manager for the Wildcat men's basketball squad coached by former Duke standout Chris Collins.
Hey, I Know You...
Blue Devil graduate Haley Gorecki will go up against one of her former high school and club teammates, Bryana Hopkins, on Sunday. The two played for William Fremd H.S., and also for the Illinois Elite and Midwest Elite club teams.
First/Second Halves...
Graduate Haley Gorecki has been big for the Blue Devils in the second half of games so far this season averaging 10.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and notched two steals in three games. She has also hit 9-of-17 field goals (44.4%) and 4-of-9 treys (81.8%).
As a team, Duke has allowed 31 offensive rebounds in the first half, but has held opponents to only 31.4 percent shooting.
Goodchild on the Boards...
Over the last two contests, sophomore Miela Goodchild has collected career high rebounds in both games.
Versus sixth-ranked Texas A&M, Goodchild pulled down seven boards and at UNLV she grabbed a career-high eight.
Standing 5-10, Goodchild leads Duke with a 5.7 rebounds per game average on the season.
In fact, Duke's top two rebounders on the season so far have been guards as graduate Haley Gorecki is averaging 5.3.
Odom Hitting From Field...
Through three contests, senior Leaonna Odom ranks fifth in the ACC with a 55.6 field goal percentage.
Odom has registered a career field goal percentage of 52.4, which ranks 18th all-time on the Duke charts.
Fourth Quarter Sparks Blue Devils...
A strong fourth quarter propelled Duke to a road victory Thursday at UNLV, 57-45, as the Blue Devils outscored the Lady Rebels, 16-4, over the final six minutes.
Graduate Haley Gorecki paced the Blue Devils (2-1) with 15 points, seven rebounds and four assists, while senior Leaonna Odom and sophomore Miela Goodchild added 13 and 12 points, respectively.
After being down by as many as seven in the third quarter, the Blue Devils were able to take control of the contest midway through the fourth as Gorecki connected on her second three-pointer of the game and then on the next possession graduate Kyra Lambert found a wide open Goodchild on the baseline and she drained a three to put Duke ahead, 47-41, with 5:11 remaining.
With Duke leading, 47-43, with under three minutes remaining, Lambert came through big as the shot clock was expiring as she drained her second three-pointer of the season to put the Blue Devils ahead, 50-43. Duke was able to close strong for the win.
In the Month of November...
Duke has won 40 out of the last 46 true road games in the month of November over the last eight years.
Coach P owns a 65-11 record in November since arriving at Duke. In true road games in the month of November, Coach P has totaled a 23-8 record.
Odom Reaches Impressive Mark...
Senior Leaonna Odom reached the 1,000-point mark against High Point with her 19 points and then at UNLV she registered her 100th blocked shot.
Odom became the eighth Blue Devil to reach 1,000 points, 500 rebounds and 100 blocks.
She joined Elizabeth Williams (2011-15), Chante Black (2004-09), Iciss Tillis (2000-04), Sue Harnett (1986-91), Alison Bales (2003-07), Mistie Bass (2002-06) and Alana Beard (2000-04).
Odom owns 1,028 points, 563 rebounds and 100 blocked shots over her Duke career.
Gorecki Inching Towards 1,000...
Graduate Haley Gorecki continues to move closer to the 1,000-point mark as she is only 124 points shy of becoming the second Blue Devil this season to reach 1,000 points and the 35th overall Duke player to hit the mark.
Senior Leaonna Odom hit the 1,000-point plateau in the season opener against High Point.
Blue Devils Return Home to Host Northwestern...
After playing its last two contests on the road, the Duke women's basketball team (2-1) will return to Cameron Indoor Stadium to play the first of five straight home games Sunday, Nov. 17 as the Blue Devils host Northwestern (2-0) at 3 p.m.
The game will be aired live on the ACC Network with Pam Ward (PXP) and LaChina Robinson (Color) calling the action. It will also be carried on the Duke Sports Network via WDNC AM 620, TuneIn app and www.GoDuke.com with Chris Edwards (PXP) on the air beginning at 2:45 p.m. (ET).
What is Next?...
Duke will face Idaho State Thursday, Nov. 21 with a 7 p.m., tip in Cameron Indoor Stadium. The game will be aired live on ACC Network Extra.
Three Keys...
1) Coach P will go up against her alma mater as she was a 1987 graduate of Northwestern. She owns a 10-2 record in games against the Wildcats.
2) In the last game at UNLV, senior Leaonna Odom became just the eighth Blue Devil to register 1,000 points, 500 rebounds and 100 blocked shots.
3) Duke used a 16-4 run over the final six minutes at UNLV to post a 57-45 victory over the Lady Rebels Thursday. The squad didn't return from the trip until 5 a.m., Friday morning.
Storylines/Other Blue Devil Notes...
• Duke rookies Azana Baines and Jada Claude are averaging a combined 10.3 rebounds a game for the Blue Devils. Claude is averaging 5.3, while Baines 5.0.
• After scoring 93 points in the season opener in Cameron, the Blue Devils averaged 57.5 points over the two game road swing to UNLV and Texas A&M.
• Haley Gorecki has collected a team-best seven-game streak with double-digit scoring.
• Graduate Kyra Lambert owns a 2.93 assist per game average and has dished 299 assists over 68 games.
• The Blue Devils rank third in the ACC with a 73.4 free throw percentage and third in steals per game (11.7). Senior Leaonna Odom ranks fourth with an 88.9 free throw percentage.
• Miela Goodchild tied a career high with four steals at Texas A&M.
• Duke will feature almost a 3-inch height advantage over Northwestern, when the two teams hit the hardwood Sunday. The Wildcats feature a 70.71 average height, while Duke owns a 73.21 mark. The Blue Devils are the tallest team in the ACC in 2019-20.
• The 93 points in the season opener was the third-most by a Duke team under the direction of head coach Joanne P. McCallie -- 104 in 2009-10 and 98 in 2016-17.
• Duke featured all five starters with double-digit scoring in the season opener against High Point. It marked the second time over the last three years the Blue Devils registered all five starters in double-digit scoring to open the season. Duke also accomplished this at Grand Canyon on Nov. 12, 2017.
• The Blue Devils return five players who started 22 or more contests a year ago.
• Duke features the fourth-tallest squad in school history standing with an average height of 73.21. The three tallest teams were in 2016-17 (73.38), 2011-12 and 2014-15 (73.25).
• Follow @DukeWBB and @CoachPDuke on Twitter to get the latest updates on Duke women's basketball. Also, "Like" Duke Women's Basketball on Facebook to get the latest videos, pictures and more. DWB is on Instagram at dukewbb.
The Series with Northwestern...
On Sunday, Duke will host Northwestern as the two programs face off against one another for the second all-time meeting.
Last year, in the first meeting between the teams, Duke was defeated on the road by a score of 84-58 in the season opener.
Coach P is 10-2 when coaching against her alma mater, with her most recent victory having come when she coached Michigan State to a 68-63 home victory against the Wildcats in 2007. All 10 of her wins came during her time coaching at Michigan State.
Duke Versus the Big Ten Conference...
Duke enters Sunday with an all-time mark of 70-53 record against Big Ten Conference opponents – Illinois (0-3), Iowa (1-1), Maryland (41-40), Michigan (4-0), Michigan State (2-1), Minnesota (1-1), Nebraska (1-1), Northwestern (0-1), Ohio State (2-0), Penn State (5-1), Purdue (6-3), Rutgers (4-2), and Wisconsin (3-0). Coach P is 100-70 through her career against the Big Ten, having coached in the conference from 2001 to 2007, with her 100th win having come last year in a 60-53 victory on the road over Wisconsin.
Northwestern Storylines...
A 1987 graduate of Northwestern, head coach Joanne P. McCallie will face her alma mater for the second straight season.
McCallie's son, Jack, is a sophomore at Northwestern. He is also a manager for the Wildcat men's basketball squad coached by former Duke standout Chris Collins.
Hey, I Know You...
Blue Devil graduate Haley Gorecki will go up against one of her former high school and club teammates, Bryana Hopkins, on Sunday. The two played for William Fremd H.S., and also for the Illinois Elite and Midwest Elite club teams.
First/Second Halves...
Graduate Haley Gorecki has been big for the Blue Devils in the second half of games so far this season averaging 10.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and notched two steals in three games. She has also hit 9-of-17 field goals (44.4%) and 4-of-9 treys (81.8%).
As a team, Duke has allowed 31 offensive rebounds in the first half, but has held opponents to only 31.4 percent shooting.
Goodchild on the Boards...
Over the last two contests, sophomore Miela Goodchild has collected career high rebounds in both games.
Versus sixth-ranked Texas A&M, Goodchild pulled down seven boards and at UNLV she grabbed a career-high eight.
Standing 5-10, Goodchild leads Duke with a 5.7 rebounds per game average on the season.
In fact, Duke's top two rebounders on the season so far have been guards as graduate Haley Gorecki is averaging 5.3.
Odom Hitting From Field...
Through three contests, senior Leaonna Odom ranks fifth in the ACC with a 55.6 field goal percentage.
Odom has registered a career field goal percentage of 52.4, which ranks 18th all-time on the Duke charts.
Fourth Quarter Sparks Blue Devils...
A strong fourth quarter propelled Duke to a road victory Thursday at UNLV, 57-45, as the Blue Devils outscored the Lady Rebels, 16-4, over the final six minutes.
Graduate Haley Gorecki paced the Blue Devils (2-1) with 15 points, seven rebounds and four assists, while senior Leaonna Odom and sophomore Miela Goodchild added 13 and 12 points, respectively.
After being down by as many as seven in the third quarter, the Blue Devils were able to take control of the contest midway through the fourth as Gorecki connected on her second three-pointer of the game and then on the next possession graduate Kyra Lambert found a wide open Goodchild on the baseline and she drained a three to put Duke ahead, 47-41, with 5:11 remaining.
With Duke leading, 47-43, with under three minutes remaining, Lambert came through big as the shot clock was expiring as she drained her second three-pointer of the season to put the Blue Devils ahead, 50-43. Duke was able to close strong for the win.
In the Month of November...
Duke has won 40 out of the last 46 true road games in the month of November over the last eight years.
Coach P owns a 65-11 record in November since arriving at Duke. In true road games in the month of November, Coach P has totaled a 23-8 record.
Odom Reaches Impressive Mark...
Senior Leaonna Odom reached the 1,000-point mark against High Point with her 19 points and then at UNLV she registered her 100th blocked shot.
Odom became the eighth Blue Devil to reach 1,000 points, 500 rebounds and 100 blocks.
She joined Elizabeth Williams (2011-15), Chante Black (2004-09), Iciss Tillis (2000-04), Sue Harnett (1986-91), Alison Bales (2003-07), Mistie Bass (2002-06) and Alana Beard (2000-04).
Odom owns 1,028 points, 563 rebounds and 100 blocked shots over her Duke career.
Gorecki Inching Towards 1,000...
Graduate Haley Gorecki continues to move closer to the 1,000-point mark as she is only 124 points shy of becoming the second Blue Devil this season to reach 1,000 points and the 35th overall Duke player to hit the mark.
Senior Leaonna Odom hit the 1,000-point plateau in the season opener against High Point.
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