No. 3 Duke faces Lipscomb, aims for 9th straight home win
The Duke Blue Devils will face off against the Lipscomb Bisons in an exciting college basketball matchup at Durham, North Carolina on Tuesday at 6 p.m. EST. The Blue Devils are currently undefeated with a perfect 10-0 record, while the Bisons are 6-4 for the season.
Duke, ranked third in the nation, will look to extend their eight-game home win streak as they take on Lipscomb. The Blue Devils have been dominant at home, boasting a 5-0 record on their home court. Additionally, Duke has been impressive against opponents with winning records, holding a perfect 9-0 record against teams above .500.
On the other hand, Lipscomb has struggled on the road, posting a 2-4 record away from home. Despite their road woes, the Bisons have shown strength on the defensive end, ranking second in the ASUN conference with 24.1 defensive rebounds per game. Grant Asman leads the team in rebounding, averaging 5.1 rebounds per game.
In terms of scoring, Duke has been prolific, averaging 86.8 points per game. This is 13.0 points higher than the 73.8 points allowed by Lipscomb on average. The Bisons have shot at a 44.4% rate from the field this season, significantly higher than the 34.1% shooting percentage of Duke’s opponents.
Key players to watch in this matchup include Isaiah Evans and Cameron Boozer for Duke. Evans is shooting 32.4% from beyond the arc and averaging 12.2 points per game, while Boozer is shooting an impressive 55.9% and averaging 23.0 points. For Lipscomb, Grant Asman leads the team in scoring with 13.3 points per game and 6.4 rebounds per game, while Mateo Esmeraldo is averaging 10.4 points.
In conclusion, the matchup between Duke and Lipscomb promises to be an exciting one, with the Blue Devils looking to maintain their undefeated record and the Bisons aiming to pull off an upset on the road. Basketball fans can expect a high-scoring game with intense competition on both ends of the court.
This article was created using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
