1981-82 Duke Blue Devils basketball — schedule and results
The 1981-82 Duke Blue Devils went 10-17 (4-10 in the ACC) under head coach Mike Krzyzewski. Simple Rating System: 1.2.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 27 games from this season: 8–7 at home, 1–8 on the road, and 1–2 on neutral courts. The Blue Devils scored 64.0 points per game and allowed 70.0 (-6.0 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 3 games, from Jan 20, 1982 to Jan 27, 1982. The most lopsided win was 80–61 over Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Jan 6, 1982; the heaviest defeat was 99–61 at Louisville Cardinals on Jan 2, 1982. The tightest finish was a 1-point loss against Vanderbilt Commodores (75–76, overtime). 3 games went to overtime.
Among Duke Blue Devils' 114 recorded seasons, 1981-82's .370 winning percentage ranks 111th. Previous season: 1980-81 Blue Devils (17–13). Next season: 1982-83 Blue Devils (11–17).
Game-by-game results (27 games)
Game recaps
1981-12-09: Virginia Cavaliers got past Duke Blue Devils 92–83 as Jim Miller scored a team-high 26. Vince Taylor had 31 for Duke Blue Devils.
1982-01-02: Louisville Cardinals blew out Duke Blue Devils 99–61 as Eaves, Jerry scored a team-high 17. Emma, Tom had 16 for Duke Blue Devils.
1982-01-30: Behind Ralph Sampson's 23 points, Virginia Cavaliers pulled away from Duke Blue Devils 77–65. Vince Taylor had 17 for Duke Blue Devils.
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