Duke vs. Miami – Game Preview – January 18, 2022
ACC foes hit the court when the Miami (FL) Hurricanes (9-5, 2-1 ACC) host the Duke Blue Devils (11-4, 5-0 ACC) on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. The matchup tips at 2:00 PM ET.
Miami (FL) defeated Georgia Tech 46-45 in the team’s last action on Sunday, led by Kelsey Marshall’s team-high 12 points.
Duke fell to NC State 84-60 in the team’s last outing on Sunday. Shayeann Day-Wilson notched 14 points to lead the team in the loss.
Miami (FL) Team Stats
Miami (FL) scores 61.8 points per game, 1.2 fewer than the 63 Duke allows per contest. The Hurricanes are 5-1 this season when they score over 63 points.
The Hurricanes have connected on more three-pointers than their opponents this season, making 5.9 shots per game from deep while holding opponents to 4.2 makes per game. When Miami (FL) hits its average from three-point range this season, the Hurricanes have gone 4-1.
Duke Team Stats
The Blue Devils score 70.7 per game, 15.5 more than Miami (FL) gives up per contest. When Duke reaches the 55-point mark, it is 10-1 on the year.
The Blue Devils have shot a higher percentage from the field than their competition this season, making 43 percent of their field goals while limiting opponents to 38.5 percent shooting. When Duke eclipses its season average, the Blue Devils are 9-0 in the 2021-22 campaign.
Miami (FL) Players to Watch
Marshall’s 13.5 points and 2.6 assists per game are both team-high numbers for Miami (FL). Lola Pendande contributes with 8.1 points and 5.8 rebounds for the Hurricanes, and Karla Erjavec averages 7.8 points per game.
Miami (FL)’s three-point shooting attack is led by Marshall, who averages 2.7 made three-pointers per game while hitting 34 percent of her shots from downtown.
Player stats reflect 13 of 13 games this season.
Duke Players to Watch
Day-Wilson’s 12.6 points and 3.2 assists per game are both team-high numbers for Duke. Celeste Taylor contributes with 11.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.2 steals for the Blue Devils, and Elizabeth Balogun averages 11 points per game.
Day-Wilson is the best bet for Duke from beyond the arc. She leads the squad in made threes per game, hitting 2.2 three-pointers per contest with a 43 percent shooting percentage from downtown.
Player stats reflect 14 of 14 games this season.
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