1984-85 Duke Blue Devils basketball — schedule and results
The 1984-85 Duke Blue Devils went 23-8 (8-6 in the ACC) under head coach Mike Krzyzewski. The team peaked at #2 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 18.38.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 31 games from this season: 12–3 at home, 6–3 on the road, and 5–2 on neutral courts. The Blue Devils scored 78.9 points per game and allowed 67.9 (+11.0 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 12 games, from Nov 26, 1984 to Jan 12, 1985. The most lopsided win was 94–51 over Stetson Hatters on Feb 13, 1985; the heaviest defeat was 89–71 at NC State Wolfpack on Jan 23, 1985. The tightest finish was a 1-point loss against Boston College Eagles (73–74). 3 games went to overtime.
Among Duke Blue Devils' 114 recorded seasons, 1984-85's .742 winning percentage ranks 54th. Previous season: 1983-84 Blue Devils (24–10). Next season: 1985-86 Blue Devils (37–3).
Game-by-game results (31 games)
Game recaps
1984-12-08: Behind Johnny Dawkins's 23 points, Duke Blue Devils pulled away from Virginia Cavaliers 78–65. Jim Miller had 17 for Virginia Cavaliers.
1985-01-05: Duke Blue Devils beat Virginia Cavaliers 63–58. David Henderson led the winners with 21 points. Mel Kennedy had 23 for Virginia Cavaliers.
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