Key Highlights
- No. 3 Duke returns home to Cameron Indoor Stadium for a Tuesday night game against Lipscomb.
- Duke has won 22 consecutive home games and 35 straight against unranked non-conference opponents at home.
- Cameron Boozer is the nation’s leading scorer with 23.0 points per game, earning his third ACC Player of the Week honor.
- Kevin Carroll is in his first season as Lipscomb head coach after spending two seasons at Trevecca.
No. 3 Duke to Host Lipscomb in ACC Battle
The No. 3 Duke Blue Devils return to Cameron Indoor Stadium on Tuesday, December 16, for a key matchup against the Lipscomb Bisons. The game is set to tip off at 6 p.m., with Anish Shroff and Randolph Childress calling the action on the ACC Network.
Duke’s Home Streak Continues
Entering this contest, Duke boasts an impressive record of 22 consecutive home victories. This streak is part of a larger narrative where Duke has dominated unranked non-conference opponents at home, winning 35 straight games in such scenarios. The Blue Devils have also secured a remarkable 53-3 home record under head coach Jon Scheyer.
Boozer Leads the Charge
Cameron Boozer, currently the nation’s top scorer with 23.0 points per game, is leading Duke in their pursuit of another historic milestone for coach Scheyer. In his fourth season as a head coach, Scheyer is just one victory away from achieving his 100th win. His record stands at 99-22, making him the ACC’s fastest-coaching all-time 100-win leader if he reaches this mark in his next four games.
Lipscomb’s New Leadership
Kicking off their first meeting with Duke, the Lipscomb Bisons are led by new head coach Kevin Carroll. Carroll took over after spending two seasons as head coach at Trevecca. The Bisons have a strong home record and are riding a five-game win streak, including an impressive road victory over Marshall.
Key Statistics and Trends
Duke leads the nation in field goal percentage defense with a rate of 0.341, ranking third nationally in scoring margin (+27.2) and fourth in scoring defense (59.6). Lipscomb ranks 13th in three-point attempts per game, with points from beyond the arc accounting for 41.6% of their offense.
On this date, Duke has a 16-1 record over the past few years. The Blue Devils have won five consecutive games on December 16, with their lone loss coming at No. 3 Vanderbilt in 1967.
This matchup is particularly significant given Duke’s strong performance and history on this day.
The game highlights another chapter in the ongoing story of Duke Basketball under coach Scheyer, as he continues to lead his team towards more historic achievements. Fans can expect an exciting evening at Cameron Indoor Stadium, with much anticipation for what could be a pivotal moment for both teams’ seasons.