Duke Women’s Basketball Achieves 12th Consecutive Victory
In an impressive away performance, the No. 20 ranked Duke women’s basketball team achieved their 12th consecutive victory by defeating Miami 74-58 on Thursday evening.
Key Player Performances
Toby Fournier shone on the court, contributing 23 points and securing 11 rebounds, marking her fifth double-double of the season. Her shooting stats included 10 successful baskets from 16 attempts, alongside 1 out of 2 from the three-point range, although she struggled at the free-throw line, making only 2 of 8 attempts before eventually fouling out.
Taina Mair also made a significant impact, scoring 18 points, while Jordan Wood chipped in with 12 to help solidify Duke’s win. For the Hurricanes, Ra Shaya Kyle led the scoring effort with 21 points on 9-of-17 shooting and added nine rebounds, also experiencing foul trouble. Gal Raviv supported the cause with 16 points.
Game Highlights
Duke entered halftime with a commanding 39-23 lead, but the Hurricanes refused to back down, narrowing the gap to just five points at 55-50 as the final quarter commenced. Despite coming close, Miami couldn’t regain the lead and suffered a scoring drought that lasted more than seven minutes, effectively sealing their fate.
Candace Kpetikou eventually broke the silence with a layup, but it was too late as Duke had already embarked on a decisive 12-0 scoring run to secure the win.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, Duke is set to face Wake Forest on February 1, while Miami will host Syracuse the same day. Expect continued coverage and updates on women’s college basketball in the AP Top 25.
