Is Duke Or Louisville Going To Snap Their Two Game Losing Streak Today In Louisville Kentucky?
Is Duke or Louisville going to snap their two game losing streak in Louisville Kentucky today?
Right now I don’t have an answer to that question!
What I do know is that Duke comes into the game with a record of 5-4 while they’re 3-2 in the Atlantic Coast Conference and seventh in the Atlantic Coast Conference standings and is on a two game losing streak coming into this game!
Why?
Because they’ve lost their last two games!
Duke lost to Virginia Tech on Tuesday January 12, 2021 by of 74-67!
Where?
Blacksburg Virginia!
Why?
Duke trimmed an 18-point deficit in the first half down to one with 13:12 remaining, but No. 20 Virginia Tech pulled away late to win 74-67 . “according to an article on goduke.com”
Then they lost to Pittsburgh by a score of 79-73 on Tuesday January 19, 2021!
Where?
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania!
Why?
Duke trimmed a 15-point deficit down to two late in the second half, but it proved to be too little, too late as Pittsburgh dealt the Blue Devils a 79-73 setback. “according to an article on goduke.com
While Louisville meanwhile comes into the game with a record of 9-3 while they’re 4-2 in the Atlantic Coast Conference and ahead of Duke in the standings because they’re in six place in the Atlantic Coast Conference standings but like Duke they’re currently on a two game streak!
Why?
Because Louisville has lost their last two Atlantic Coast Conference games!
They lost on the road at Miami on Saturday January 16, 2021 by a score of 78-72 in Coral Gables Florida!
Why?
Louisville rallied from a 12-point halftime deficit and got within 68-64 on Quinn Slazinski's three free throws with 2:21 remaining. Cross' 3-pointer with 1:29 left gave Miami another seven-point margin. “according to an article on gocards.com”
Which Atlantic Coast Conference team is going to execute their game plan, snap their two game losing streak and return to the win column?
Right now I don’t have an answer to that question!
What I do know is that DJ Steward who is a freshman guard for Duke shared his thoughts about this game recently!
What were they?
Louisville, they’ve lost their last 2, we’ve lost our last 2 so the hungrier team is going to win. We gotta be out there, gotta be hungry. Coach K says it all the time and we’ve not been taking that seriously but this game, we gotta be serious about this. Strictly business, no goofing off, nothing. Strictly business.” “according to an article by Brian Horace on dukeblogger.com”
Tipoff is set for 4:00pm from KFC Yum Center!
The game is going to be televised on ESPN!