1971-72 Duke Blue Devils basketball — schedule and results
The 1971-72 Duke Blue Devils went 14-12 (6-6 in the ACC) under head coach Bucky Waters. Simple Rating System: 6.71.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 26 games from this season: 11–2 at home, 1–6 on the road, and 2–4 on neutral courts. The Blue Devils scored 68.5 points per game and allowed 68.2 (+0.3 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 4 games, from Jan 15, 1972 to Jan 26, 1972. The most lopsided win was 86–58 over Canisius Golden Griffins on Jan 19, 1972; the heaviest defeat was 85–58 at NC State Wolfpack on Jan 12, 1972. The tightest finish was a 1-point loss against Pennsylvania Quakers (49–50, overtime). 2 games went to overtime.
Among Duke Blue Devils' 114 recorded seasons, 1971-72's .538 winning percentage ranks 95th. Previous season: 1970-71 Blue Devils (20–10). Next season: 1972-73 Blue Devils (12–14).
Game-by-game results (26 games)
Game recaps
1971-12-04: Behind Jim Hobgood's 25 points, Virginia Cavaliers defeated Duke 86–77. Alan Shaw had 18 for Duke.
1972-02-19: Behind Chris Redding's 18 points, Duke Blue Devils pulled away from Virginia Cavaliers 86–76. Frank DeWitt had 25 for Virginia Cavaliers.
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