Duke Heads To Charlottesville For Rematch With Virginia
It was just twenty one days ago that Duke who is ranked second in this weeks AP Top 25 poll and who likes to play fast topped Virginia who is ranked third in this weeks AP Top 25 poll and who is deliberate on the offensive end.
On Saturday night Duke will visit Virginia for the rematch and unlike the first matchup Tre Jones who is Duke’s point guard will be in the starting lineup after sitting out the earlier matchup because of an AC Joint Separation . The question coming into the rematch though is will Virginia’s point guard Ty Jerome be able to play ? Earlier this week Virginia Head Coach Tony Bennett said that Ty Jerome’s status is uncertain for the week ahead after suffering a back injury that held him out against Miami on February 2nd. “according to https://sports.yahoo.com/virginia-ty-jerome-remains-hobbled-000507271.html
Duke comes into the game with a record of 20-2 while they’re 8-1 in the Atlantic Coast Conference while Virginia comes into the game with a record of 20-1 while like Duke Virginia has a record of 8-1 in the Atlantic Coast Conference but unlike Duke Virginia has had a week off to practice leading up to this game while Duke had a game earlier this week.
As for Duke’s previous game, they defeated Boston College Tuesday night.
Zion Williamson had 16 points and a season-best 17 rebounds, RJ Barrett finished with 19 points and Tre Jones added 11 points for the Blue Devils (20-2, 8-1 Atlantic Coast Conference). “according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211789310&DB_OEM_ID=4200
They overcame some shaky early shooting by shooting 63 percent after halftime to claim their sixth straight win, and they will be no worse than tied for first in the league standings when they visit No. 3 Virginia on Saturday night. “according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211789310&DB_OEM_ID=4200
Jordan Chatman scored 16 points while North Carolina native Ky Bowman finished with 11 -- he averages 20.8 -- on 5-of-17 shooting while facing constant pressure from Jones. BC (11-10, 2-7) gave Duke fits for a half before fading down the stretch of its third straight loss. “according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211789310&DB_OEM_ID=4200
Reddish finished one point shy of his previous high, set Nov. 11 against Army, and this was his best game since scoring 23 at Florida State on Jan. 12 and hitting the game-winning 3-pointer in the closing seconds. “according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211789310&DB_OEM_ID=4200
He scored 10 points in less than four minutes, hitting two 3s three possessions apart while starting the 23-8 run that put the Blue Devils in control. The lead gradually grew from there, with Alex O'Connell making it a 20-point game with his jumper with about five minutes left. “according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211789310&DB_OEM_ID=4200
As for Virginia’s previous game, they defeated Miami last Saturday.
Three players reached double-figures as No. 3 Virginia (20-1, 8-1 ACC) reached 20 wins in its eighth straight season with a 56-46 win over Miami (9-12, 1-8 ACC) on Saturday afternoon at John Paul Jones Arena. “according to https://virginiasports.com/news/2019/2/2/mens-basketball-no-3-virginia-tops-miami-56-46.aspx
De'Andre Hunter (Philadelphia, Pa.) led the Cavaliers with 14 points and had six rebounds with a block and two steals. Mamadi Diakite (Conakry, Guinea, Africa) had 11 points, six rebounds and three blocks. Kyle Guy (Indianapolis, Ind.) added 10 points. “according to https://virginiasports.com/news/2019/2/2/mens-basketball-no-3-virginia-tops-miami-56-46.aspx
Jack Salt (Auckland, New Zealand) led UVA with nine rebounds and Braxton Key (Charlotte, N.C.) had eight rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals. “according to https://virginiasports.com/news/2019/2/2/mens-basketball-no-3-virginia-tops-miami-56-46.aspx
UVA was strong on the board with 42 rebounds to 24 for the Hurricanes. The Cavaliers shot 42 percent from the field and 35 percent from 3-point range, while Miami was 34 percent from the floor and 19 percent beyond the arc. “according to https://virginiasports.com/news/2019/2/2/mens-basketball-no-3-virginia-tops-miami-56-46.aspx
HOW IT HAPPENED
Virginia scored first to open the game, the Hunter scored UVA's next seven points to lead 9-4.
Miami took its first and only lead with a 7-0 run, but the Cavaliers responded with a 9-0 run to lead 18-11. Virginia took a 28-21 lead into the break. Miami hit a three out of the half, but Kihei Clark (Woodland Hills, Calif.) hit a three and a Salt three-point play put UVA ahead 34-26. Miami closed the gap to six with 8:15 to go, but Guy hit a three and Diakite had a dunk and made a free throw as UVA held on for the win. “according to https://virginiasports.com/news/2019/2/2/mens-basketball-no-3-virginia-tops-miami-56-46.aspx
Tip-off is set for 6:00pm from John Paul Jones Arena. The game will be televised on ESPN.