1965-66 Duke Blue Devils basketball — schedule and results
The 1965-66 Duke Blue Devils went 26-4 (12-2 in the ACC) under head coach Vic Bubas. The team peaked at #1 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 18.06.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 30 games from this season: 14–0 at home, 7–3 on the road, and 5–1 on neutral courts. The Blue Devils scored 82.8 points per game and allowed 71.6 (+11.2 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 13 games, from Dec 10, 1965 to Jan 29, 1966. The most lopsided win was 102–67 over Furman Paladins on Dec 14, 1965; the heaviest defeat was 94–90 at West Virginia Mountaineers on Feb 7, 1966. The tightest finish was a 1-point loss against Wake Forest Demon Deacons (98–99, overtime). 2 games went to overtime.
Among Duke Blue Devils' 114 recorded seasons, 1965-66's .867 winning percentage ranks 15th. Previous season: 1964-65 Blue Devils (20–5). Next season: 1966-67 Blue Devils (18–9).
Game-by-game results (30 games)
Game recaps
1965-12-18: Duke edged Virginia Cavaliers 75–72. Mike Lewis led the winners with 17 points. Mike Katos had 23 for Virginia Cavaliers. Mike Lewis grabbed 20 rebounds.
1966-02-12: Duke Blue Devils routed Virginia Cavaliers 81–55. Warren Chapman led the winners with 16 points. Jim Connelly had 27 for Virginia Cavaliers.
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