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DWB Notebook: February 4
2/4/2020 10:49:00 AM | Women's Basketball
DURHAM, N.C. - The Blue Devils will close a three-game homestand Thursday as Duke hosts rival North Carolina in Cameron Indoor Stadium. The game will tip at 6 p.m., live on ACC Network. Keep up to date with this week's news and stats from current and former Duke players.
The Plan…
Thursday, February 6
vs. North Carolina
6 PM, ACCN
Durham, N.C.
Sunday, February 9
at Miami
2 PM, ACCN
Coral Gables, Fla.
The Recap…
Sunday, February 2
In another tight game, the Duke women's basketball team fell to seventh-ranked NC State, 63-60. Graduate Haley Gorecki notched her seventh 20-point game this season, putting up 21 points while adding seven rebounds, three assists, two steals, and a block. Senior Leaonna Odom and graduate Kyra Lambert also reached double-digits with 13 points each.
Duke dropped to 5-5 in league play and all five of Duke's losses this season have come within a five-point margin.
Final. Hard-fought game.
— Duke Women's Basketball (@DukeWBB) February 2, 2020
Haley: 21 PTS, 7 REB
Kyra and Neah: 13 PTS each pic.twitter.com/pmfxPTW53P
S/O to the Crazies for bringing the energy all game ?????? pic.twitter.com/F9rQLMidjF
— Duke Women's Basketball (@DukeWBB) February 2, 2020
Leaonna Odom Collects Three Player of the Week Awards
For the second time this season, a Duke women's basketball student-athlete as earned the ACC Player of the Week title as Leaonna Odom was selected Tuesday. Odom helped drive Duke to victories at Syracuse and at home against Georgia Tech. Odom averages 19.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2.5 steals in the week.
The day after Odom was tabbed ACC Player of the Week, she earned the United States Basketball Associated (USBWA) Ann Meyers Drysdale Women's National Player of the Week. Odom was also named Duke's Student-Athlete of the Week.
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— Duke Women's Basketball (@DukeWBB) January 29, 2020
Leaonna Odom is averaging 19.7 points, 6.7 boards and 2.7 steals in our last 3 games ?? @USBWA pic.twitter.com/tLfP9ord9H
. @DukeWBB forward Leaonna Odom won the @theACC player of the week award for her stellar play and she is grateful yes but....has a different take on it.. the best part is how she found out she won it. @WNCN #Mom pic.twitter.com/LJRoJyBcu7
— Chris Clark (@ChrisClark_) February 2, 2020
Recruits…
Vanessa DeJesus
Duke signee, Vanessa DeJesus, out of fourth-ranked Sierra Canyon drained a game-winning shot with 33 seconds to go against Windward in overtime. DeJesus had 17 points in the night. She has guided her squad to a No. 4 national ranking.
Alumni Update…
Chelsea Gray Transfers to Fenerbahce
WNBA First Team and All-Star player Chelsea Gray will now play overseas with Fenerbahce. Gray currently plays with the Los Angeles Sparks and was drafted by the Connecticut Sun in 2014. Gray will join fellow Duke alum Elizabeth Williams, who also plays for Fenerbahce.
Congrats to @cgray209 on signing with top Euroleague and Turkish Club @fbkadinbasket ????! pic.twitter.com/aXyVzlkJMW
— Disrupt The Game (@DisruptTheGame) February 1, 2020
Monique Currie Speaks on Kobe Bryant's Impact in the WNBA
In the wake of Kobe Bryant's death, people across the world are remembering him for the legacy he left behind as a player, and as a supporter of the WNBA. Former Duke player Monique Currie opened to BBC's Beyond 100 Days program calling Kobe's death a huge loss for the WNBA. Watch it here.
Alana Beard "Defined Defense"
In the days after Alana Beard announced her retirement, Swish Appeal published an article crediting Alana Beard with defining what it means to be a top defender in the league. Beard was named back-to-back Defensive Player of the Year in 2017 and 2018.
"While Beard's defense will be her legacy, her career is also a testament to flexibility ... and humility."
— Swish Appeal (@SwishAppeal) January 29, 2020
Now that the two-time DPOY has retired, who will the Sparks tap to anchor their defense?
Congrats on an amazing run, @Alanabeard20!#WNBA https://t.co/I0rBS19ZLo
The Duke Chronicle released a great look back at Beard's Duke career and can be found here. In 2004, @Alanabeard20 became the first @DukeWBB player to have her jersey hung up in the rafters of Cameron. Now she's hanging up her basketball shoes too.
Story for @chroniclesports: https://t.co/4qtclMTD1S
Elizabeth Williams: Wallpaper Wednesday
Elizabeth Williams appreciation post ??#WallpaperWednesday pic.twitter.com/dXterBir9R
— Atlanta Dream (@AtlantaDream) January 29, 2020
Happy Birthday Blue Devils…
February 3 - Katie Brodnik
February 5 - Jennifer McGinnis
Emily Waner
February 6 - Carey Kauffman
February 7 - Madison Treece
Duke Overseas…
Haley Peters, '14
Peter could not help Hatay Bsb on the road against second-ranked Spartak Vidnoye. Peters had a double-double with 24 points and 10 boards, also adding three assists. The team fell 90-71.\
Chloe Wells, '14
Wells and Wisla Krakow defeated Katarzynki, 74-52, in the team's eight consecutive victory. Wells scored an impressive 29 points, while also contributing six rebounds, five assists, and four steals.
Elizabeth Williams, '15
Williams and Fenerbance defeated Schio, 75-54, in Euroleague play. Williams had 12 rebounds, five points, and three blocks.
Jasmine Thomas, '11
Thomas and her team defeated eighth-ranked Politechnika Gdanska, 86-66. Thomas has 16 points, four rebounds, and five assists.
Angela Salvadores, '16
Salvadores and Bologna were defeated by Vigarano, 88-76. Salvadores had a good performance in the night with 26 points and nine rebounds in 37 minutes.
Oderah Chidom, '17
Chidom and Tsmoki-Minsk defeated fourth-ranked RGUOR, 84-48. Chidom had a double-double with 24 points and 11 rebounds. She also collected two blocks.
Lexie Brown, '18
Brown and Bnot Hertzeliya were defeated 83-70, at home. Brown had 25 points and five boards.
Erin Mathias, '18
Mathias and Empoli fell against Venezia, 64-56. Mathias had seven points, five rebounds, and three blocks.
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