1956-57 Duke Blue Devils basketball — schedule and results
The 1956-57 Duke Blue Devils went 13-11 (8-6 in the ACC) under head coach Harold Bradley. The team peaked at #9 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 5.05.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 24 games from this season: 10–2 at home, 3–7 on the road, and 0–2 on neutral courts. The Blue Devils scored 78.4 points per game and allowed 76.6 (+1.8 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 4 games, from Nov 30, 1956 to Dec 14, 1956. The most lopsided win was 104–76 over South Carolina Gamecocks on Dec 5, 1956; the heaviest defeat was 102–80 at NC State Wolfpack on Dec 29, 1956. The tightest finish was a 1-point loss against West Virginia Mountaineers (82–83). 1 game went to overtime.
Among Duke Blue Devils' 114 recorded seasons, 1956-57's .542 winning percentage ranks 93rd. Previous season: 1955-56 Blue Devils (19–7). Next season: 1957-58 Blue Devils (18–7).
Game-by-game results (24 games)
Game recaps
1956-12-18: Behind Jim Newcome's 21 points, Duke held off Kentucky Wildcats 85–84. Johnny Cox had 22 for Kentucky Wildcats.
1957-02-09: North Carolina Tar Heels edged Duke Blue Devils 75–73. Rosenbluth led the winners with 35 points. Allen had 16 for Duke Blue Devils.
1957-03-01: North Carolina Tar Heels beat Duke Blue Devils 86–72 as Rosenbluth scored a team-high 40. Harris had 19 for Duke Blue Devils.
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