THE OPENING TIP
- Duke hits the road for its next two contests beginning with a trip to Louisville, Ky., for a date with the Cardinals on Thursday, Jan. 4 at 8 p.m. Angel Gray and Aja Ellison are set to call the action live on ACC Network.
- Thursday represents the 12th meeting between Duke and Louisville with the Cardinals holding a 7-4 edge. Last time the teams squared off (1.1.23), the Blue Devils defeated Louisville, 63-56, snapping a five-game skid to the Cardinals.
- The Blue Devils are coming off their best shooting performance of the season after turning in scorching shooting splits from the field (63.