1980-81 Duke Blue Devils basketball — schedule and results
The 1980-81 Duke Blue Devils went 17-13 (6-8 in the ACC) under head coach Mike Krzyzewski. Simple Rating System: 10.18.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 30 games from this season: 11–3 at home, 5–6 on the road, and 1–4 on neutral courts. The Blue Devils scored 69.9 points per game and allowed 66.9 (+3.1 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 4 games, from Dec 19, 1980 to Dec 28, 1980. The most lopsided win was 111–71 over Detroit Mercy Titans on Dec 20, 1980; the heaviest defeat was 90–69 to Tennessee Volunteers on Dec 29, 1980. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against Maryland Terrapins (55–54). 3 games went to overtime.
Among Duke Blue Devils' 114 recorded seasons, 1980-81's .567 winning percentage ranks 90th. Previous season: 1979-80 Blue Devils (24–9). Next season: 1981-82 Blue Devils (10–17).
Game-by-game results (30 games)
Game recaps
1980-12-12: Virginia Cavaliers handled Duke Blue Devils 91–79. Ralph Sampson led the winners with 30 points. Gene Banks had 27 for Duke Blue Devils. Ralph Sampson grabbed 17 rebounds.
1981-01-31: Virginia Cavaliers routed Duke Blue Devils 68–47. Jeff Lamp led the winners with 20 points. Gene Banks had 18 for Duke Blue Devils.
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