1996-97 Duke Blue Devils basketball — schedule and results
The 1996-97 Duke Blue Devils went 24-9 (12-4 in the ACC) under head coach Mike Krzyzewski. The team peaked at #6 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 22.52.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 33 games from this season: 15–2 at home, 7–4 on the road, and 2–3 on neutral courts. The Blue Devils scored 79.7 points per game and allowed 66.2 (+13.5 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 7 games, from Jan 29, 1997 to Feb 18, 1997. The most lopsided win was 100–38 over Army Black Knights on Dec 22, 1996; the heaviest defeat was 85–69 to Indiana Hoosiers on Nov 29, 1996. The tightest finish was a 1-point loss against Michigan Wolverines (61–62). 2 games went to overtime.
Among Duke Blue Devils' 114 recorded seasons, 1996-97's .727 winning percentage ranks 58th. Previous season: 1995-96 Blue Devils (18–13). Next season: 1997-98 Blue Devils (32–4).
Game-by-game results (33 games)
Game recaps
1997-01-18: Behind Trajan Langdon's 17 points, Duke Blue Devils pulled away from Virginia Cavaliers 78–59. Curtis Staples had 17 for Virginia Cavaliers.
1997-02-11: Behind Roshown McLeod's 13 points, Duke Blue Devils held off Virginia Cavaliers 62–61. Norman Nolan had 16 for Virginia Cavaliers.
1997-02-23: UCLA Bruins got past Duke Blue Devils 73–69 as J.R. Henderson scored a team-high 18. Ricky Price had 17 for Duke Blue Devils.
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