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Notes: Duke 82, N.C. Central 29
1/3/2008 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
- Duke continued its school record home court winning streak of 22 games. The Blue Devils have also won 27 straight games against non-conference opponents at home and won 74 consecutive home games against unranked opponents.
- The Blue Devils won their 41st straight game against non-conference opponents from the state of North Carolina.
- Duke held N.C. Central to 13 points in the first half, which is the fewest allowed in the first half this season by the Blue Devils.
- For only the second time this season, Duke posted five players in double-figure scoring (Bucknell).
- Senior Wanisha Smith scored a season-high 14 points to go along with a season-high eight rebounds, seven assists and a season-high three steals in 28 minutes.
- Duke won its sixth straight game, which is a season best.
- Junior Chante Black totaled 11 first half points on her way to finishing the game with 17, which marks the 12th time this season she has scored double-figures. She also had five rebounds, three blocks and hit 7-of-7 field goals
- The Blue Devils improved their series record against NCCU to 4-3. The contest between the two squads was the first meeting since 1984.
- For the second time this season, freshman Karima Christmas scored double-figures as she totaled 10 points to go along with five rebounds in 17 minutes.
- Duke outrebounded N.C. Central, 51-26, marking the third straight game the Blue Devils have outrebounded their opponent.
- Junior Abby Waner totaled double-figure scoring for the sixth time out of 10 games this season she has played. She finished with 10 points, two rebounds, two assists and two steals.
- The Blue Devils forced over 30 turnovers for the fourth time this season and the third time out of the last four games.
- Sophomore Joy Cheek continued her double-figure scoring streak as she posted 10 points in 24 minutes. She also had eight rebounds and one assist.
- N.C. Central was held to 29 points, which is the lowest point total allowed by Duke this season
Duke played its second game over the last 13 days as it played Bucknell on Dec. 21 and Houston on Dec. 28. - The Blue Devils suited up all 12 players for the second game in a row and the fourth time this season (Denver, Connecticut, Houston).
- Senior Emily Waner hit her only three-point field goal attempt in the first half as time was winding down. It was her first three-pointer made since Dec. 8 versus Pittsburgh. She finished the game with three points in eight minutes.
- The Blue Devils held a 54-16 points in the paint advantage on the night.
- Sophomore Keturah Jackson totaled a career-high six steals in 15 minutes of play.
- Duke's 52.8 second half field goal percentage was the second-highest of the season.
- The Blue Devils had a 27-2 fast break point advantage as well as a 31-8 points off the bench advantage.
- In her second game back from a knee injury, freshman Krystal Thomas scored nine points, had eight rebounds, one block and one steal in 15 minutes.
- Duke will next travel to Coral Gables, Fla., for a Saturday, Jan. 5 contest against Miami. It will mark the ACC opener for both squads.
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