01-17-2025, 08:13 AM
Even in their four losses, they managed to force at least 15 turnovers in each of those games as well. I also noticed that Duke also get lots of offensive rebounds as well.
On the other hand, I noted that their defense also involves a lot of fouling as their opponents tend to get numerous chances at the FT line
Just from quickly scanning the box scores of their four defeats, it seemed to be from:
On the other hand, I noted that their defense also involves a lot of fouling as their opponents tend to get numerous chances at the FT line
Just from quickly scanning the box scores of their four defeats, it seemed to be from:
- North Carolina: Duke shot a miserly 23.5% from the field but the game still went into OT, thanks to 26 turnovers from the Tar Heels
- South Florida: Their most surprising loss and in this game, the TO count was pretty even on both sides (15-14), so it came down to a better shooting percentage and more trips to the FT line for S. Florida
- South Carolina: Gamecocks had 16 turnovers but Duke actually had more (18) thanks to S. Carolina's own stifling defense. It seemed like Staley's squad was on fire though and the normally stout defense from the Blue Devils broke down, as S. Carolina shot 57% from the field. No wonder they are the defending national champs and a favorite to win it all again
- Maryland: 20 turnovers from the Lady Terrapins, but 45% from the field and 24 trips to the FT line was able to overcome that in a tight 5-point loss