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Duke basketball: Nation's longest road win streak at risk

It's been 11 months since Duke basketball lost in an opponent's home arena.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball: Nation's longest road win streak at risk
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The 2022-23 Duke basketball squad will be on an opponent's floor for the first time — not counting the closed-door scrimmage at the Houston Cougars — when the No. 12 Blue Devils (10-2, 1-0 ACC) face the unranked Wake Forest Demon Deacons (8-4, 0-1 ACC) in Winston-Salem at 6:30 p.m. ET Tuesday (ACCN).

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As a program, Duke hasn't lost a "true road game" since Jan. 18, when the 2021-22 Blue Devils fell to the Florida State Seminoles in overtime, 79-78. Then they reeled off wins in their last eight road outings, all in ACC play.

Now, entering the bout at Wake Forest, those eight straight mark the longest active road win streak among all 363 Division I teams, according to a Sunday tweet from the official account for Duke basketball stats. Next on the list are the Miami Hurricanes and Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks in a tie with seven straight apiece.

Although the Demon Deacons have struggled of late, losing three of their past four games, it's worth noting they are 6-0 at home this season. And their only matchup against a team that is currently ranked resulted in a 78-75 road win over the now-No. 22 Wisconsin Badgers as part of the ACC-Big Ten Challenge in late November.

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Furthermore, unlike the Demon Deacons, who have played twice in the past five days, the Blue Devils might have some rust to shake off early after not playing in a week and a half.

Following Duke's trip to Wake Forest, the Blue Devils have 10 days off before hosting the Florida State Seminoles at 1 p.m. ET on Dec. 31. After that, they play consecutive road games: against the NC State Wolfpack on Jan. 4 and the Boston College Eagles three days later.

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Matt Giles
MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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