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3/1/2009 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Blue Devil Postgame Notes * North Carolina * March 1, 2009
With The Duke Victory:
? Improved to 24-4 overall and 11-3 in the ACC.
? Finished the season 14-0 at home, marking the second time in school history the Blue Devils have posted an undefeated year at home in Cameron Indoor Stadium (2006-07).
? Won its 15th straight home game dating back to last year.
? Received the No. 3 seed in the upcoming ACC Tournament and will play the winner of the No. 6 seed Virginia vs. No. 11 seed Virginia Tech on Friday, March 6 at 8:00 p.m.
? Won 58 out of the last 62 home ACC regular season contests in Cameron Indoor Stadium.
? Broke a four-game losing streak to North Carolina and improved the series record to 31-45.
? Head Coach Joanne P. McCallie improved to 1-6 all-time against North Carolina.
? Received one point in the Carlyle Cup to move the standings to 10.5 to 4.5 in favor of UNC.
? Improved to 6-3 against ranked opponents this season. The six wins is the most in the ACC so far this season.
Senior Chante Black
? With her block in the first half, became the third player in ACC history to register over 1,300 points, 900 rebounds and 250 blocked shots (DeMaya Walker of UVA and Dawn Royster of UNC). Black owns 1,388 points, 957 rebounds and 253 blocked shots.
? Fouled out with 4:13 remaining in the second half. Fouled out for the third time this season.
? Broke a string of 27 straight games scoring double-figures to open the season, which was the second-best streak in school history. Overall dating back to last year, had a streak of 31 consecutive double-figure scoring games.
? Finished the game with seven points, seven rebounds, four steals and four blocked shots in only 18 minutes.
Junior Bridgette Mitchell
? Registered double-figure scoring for the first time this season against an ACC opponent.
? Her 13 points marked only the third time this year she has notched double-digit scoring.
Senior Abby Waner
? Hit her first shot attempt of the game and then missed 14 straight field goal attempts before nailing a three-pointer to give Duke a 78-76 lead with 45.8 remaining in overtime.
? Had six points, four rebounds, four assists, three steals and hit two treys in 41 minutes.
Sophomore Karima Christmas
? Hit 2-of-3 from downtown.
? Posted double-digit scoring for the fifth time this season and the fourth time against ACC action this year.
? Finished with 18 points, seven rebounds, two assists and two steals in 27 minutes.
Sophomore Jasmine Thomas
? Took a charge for the second time this season.
? Collected double-digit scoring for the 12th time this season and the 24th of her career. Has notched 10+ points in seven out of the last 11 games.
? Finished with 19 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals in 38 minutes.
? Hi the game-tying basket with 20 seconds to play in the second half that sent the contest into overtime.
? Scored eight points in overtime out of Duke's 14 total points.
Senior Carrem Gay
? Notched her team-best 12th charge of the season and 31st of her career. The 31 charges now ranks tied for fourth on Duke's all-time list.
? Posted double-figure scoring for the eighth time this season and the fourth time out of the last six games.
? Registered her third double-double of the season with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Her fifth double-double of her career.
Other Duke Notes:
? Notched its 12th sellout crowd in school history and first this season with 9,314 fans.
? Went to overtime for a school-record fourth time this season (2005-06, 1994-95 three times)
? Registered a 28-14 advantage in points off turnovers.
? Posted 23 steals marking the third time this season the Blue Devils have reached 20+ steals in a game and the first against an ACC opponent.
? Led at the half for the second straight time this season, 40-32, against UNC (27-25 on Feb. 9).
? For the 19th time this season, forced 20+ turnovers by its opponents (UNC finished with 33 turnovers). Forced 30+ turnovers for the fourth time this year.
? Blue Devil seniors ? Chante Black, Carrem Gay and Abby Waner ? were recognized prior to the game as all three played their final home game in Cameron Indoor Stadium on senior day.
? Will next travel to Greensboro, N.C., for the ACC Tournament, which will take place at the Greensboro Coliseum from March 5-8.
With The Duke Victory:
? Improved to 24-4 overall and 11-3 in the ACC.
? Finished the season 14-0 at home, marking the second time in school history the Blue Devils have posted an undefeated year at home in Cameron Indoor Stadium (2006-07).
? Won its 15th straight home game dating back to last year.
? Received the No. 3 seed in the upcoming ACC Tournament and will play the winner of the No. 6 seed Virginia vs. No. 11 seed Virginia Tech on Friday, March 6 at 8:00 p.m.
? Won 58 out of the last 62 home ACC regular season contests in Cameron Indoor Stadium.
? Broke a four-game losing streak to North Carolina and improved the series record to 31-45.
? Head Coach Joanne P. McCallie improved to 1-6 all-time against North Carolina.
? Received one point in the Carlyle Cup to move the standings to 10.5 to 4.5 in favor of UNC.
? Improved to 6-3 against ranked opponents this season. The six wins is the most in the ACC so far this season.
Senior Chante Black
? With her block in the first half, became the third player in ACC history to register over 1,300 points, 900 rebounds and 250 blocked shots (DeMaya Walker of UVA and Dawn Royster of UNC). Black owns 1,388 points, 957 rebounds and 253 blocked shots.
? Fouled out with 4:13 remaining in the second half. Fouled out for the third time this season.
? Broke a string of 27 straight games scoring double-figures to open the season, which was the second-best streak in school history. Overall dating back to last year, had a streak of 31 consecutive double-figure scoring games.
? Finished the game with seven points, seven rebounds, four steals and four blocked shots in only 18 minutes.
Junior Bridgette Mitchell
? Registered double-figure scoring for the first time this season against an ACC opponent.
? Her 13 points marked only the third time this year she has notched double-digit scoring.
Senior Abby Waner
? Hit her first shot attempt of the game and then missed 14 straight field goal attempts before nailing a three-pointer to give Duke a 78-76 lead with 45.8 remaining in overtime.
? Had six points, four rebounds, four assists, three steals and hit two treys in 41 minutes.
Sophomore Karima Christmas
? Hit 2-of-3 from downtown.
? Posted double-digit scoring for the fifth time this season and the fourth time against ACC action this year.
? Finished with 18 points, seven rebounds, two assists and two steals in 27 minutes.
Sophomore Jasmine Thomas
? Took a charge for the second time this season.
? Collected double-digit scoring for the 12th time this season and the 24th of her career. Has notched 10+ points in seven out of the last 11 games.
? Finished with 19 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals in 38 minutes.
? Hi the game-tying basket with 20 seconds to play in the second half that sent the contest into overtime.
? Scored eight points in overtime out of Duke's 14 total points.
Senior Carrem Gay
? Notched her team-best 12th charge of the season and 31st of her career. The 31 charges now ranks tied for fourth on Duke's all-time list.
? Posted double-figure scoring for the eighth time this season and the fourth time out of the last six games.
? Registered her third double-double of the season with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Her fifth double-double of her career.
Other Duke Notes:
? Notched its 12th sellout crowd in school history and first this season with 9,314 fans.
? Went to overtime for a school-record fourth time this season (2005-06, 1994-95 three times)
? Registered a 28-14 advantage in points off turnovers.
? Posted 23 steals marking the third time this season the Blue Devils have reached 20+ steals in a game and the first against an ACC opponent.
? Led at the half for the second straight time this season, 40-32, against UNC (27-25 on Feb. 9).
? For the 19th time this season, forced 20+ turnovers by its opponents (UNC finished with 33 turnovers). Forced 30+ turnovers for the fourth time this year.
? Blue Devil seniors ? Chante Black, Carrem Gay and Abby Waner ? were recognized prior to the game as all three played their final home game in Cameron Indoor Stadium on senior day.
? Will next travel to Greensboro, N.C., for the ACC Tournament, which will take place at the Greensboro Coliseum from March 5-8.
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