Duke Welcomes Charleston Southern to Cameron on Thursday

Thursday, November 10

Durham, N.C.

7 p.m.

Duke University

Charleston Southern

Photo by: Duke Athletics

11/9/2022 6:59:00 PM | Women's Basketball

THE OPENING TIP

Duke is back in action Thursday night as the Blue Devils gear up for a matchup with Charleston Southern at 7 p.m., on ACC Network Extra.
In the most recent meeting with the Buccaneers (12.21.21), the Blue Devils posted a 78-35 victory in Charleston, S.C.
The Blue Devils come in fresh off a 20-point victory (77-57) over North Carolina A&T in the season opener on Monday.
Duke held the Aggies to zero percent shooting from the floor (0-for-12) in the opening period - the lowest first-quarter field goal percentage by a Duke opponent all-time.
The Blue Devils also held North Carolina A&T to the second-lowest first-half field goal percentage by an opponent all-time, as the Aggies went 2-of-27 (7.4 percent).
Duke finished the game with four players in double figures, led by senior Elizabeth Balogun's 15 points, five rebounds, three assists and two blocks.
Kennedy Brown scored 13 points on a perfect 6-of-6 shooting, senior Celeste Taylor added 12 points and three assists, with sophomore Reigan Richardson chipping in 11 points, three assists and two steals.
With the win, the Blue Devils improved to 39-9 all-time in season openers with wins in 18 of their last 19.
Duke has played three games on November 10th, going 2-1 all-time.

SCOUTING CHARLESTON SOUTHERN

Charleston Southern (1-0) enters Thursday's game following an 81-46 win over Georgia College in its season opener.
Freshman Catherine Alben led the way in her collegiate debut with a double-double, scoring 22 points and snagging 13 rebounds.
The Buccaneers' 2022-23 roster features seven newcomers, including six freshmen.
Senior Tori Gittens is the team's top-returning scorer after averaging 7.0 points a year ago.
Clarisse Garcia enters her second season as head coach. She led Charleston Southern to a 2-27 record in 2021-22.

UP NEXT

Duke hits the road for the first time this season, making the trek to Davidson, N.C., for a game against the Wildcats at John M. Belk Arena.
Tipoff is slated for 2 p.m., live on ESPN+.
The Blue Devils lead the all-time series against Davidson, 4-1.
In the most recent meeting (11.27.19), Duke won 82-52.

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