1970-71 Duke Blue Devils basketball — schedule and results
The 1970-71 Duke Blue Devils went 20-10 (9-5 in the ACC) under head coach Bucky Waters. The team peaked at #13 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 12.07.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 30 games from this season: 11–2 at home, 5–3 on the road, and 4–5 on neutral courts. The Blue Devils scored 79.6 points per game and allowed 73.7 (+5.8 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 8 games, from Feb 10, 1971 to Mar 6, 1971. The most lopsided win was 101–69 over Virginia Cavaliers on Feb 20, 1971; the heaviest defeat was 98–78 at South Carolina Gamecocks on Dec 12, 1970. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against Wake Forest Demon Deacons (68–67). 1 game went to overtime.
Among Duke Blue Devils' 114 recorded seasons, 1970-71's .667 winning percentage ranks 70th. Previous season: 1969-70 Blue Devils (17–9). Next season: 1971-72 Blue Devils (14–12).
Game-by-game results (30 games)
Game recaps
1970-12-05: Virginia Cavaliers beat Duke Blue Devils 75–70. Bill Gerry led the winners with 22 points. Randy Denton had 25 for Duke Blue Devils.
1971-02-20: Duke Blue Devils routed Virginia Cavaliers 101–69. Randy Denton led the winners with 20 points. Barry Parkhill had 16 for Virginia Cavaliers.
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