DUKE BLUE DEVILS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Atlantic Coast ConferenceD1-FBSwinter

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Kara Lawson has transformed Duke women's basketball into an ACC powerhouse since taking the helm, building a roster of 13 players that scored 75.8 points per game while holding opponents to just 58.7 points this season. The Blue Devils' perfect 10-0 conference record reflects their dominance within the Atlantic Coast Conference, a dramatic turnaround that showcases Lawson's recruiting and development expertise. Playing in Cameron Indoor Stadium, one of college basketball's most iconic venues built for the men's program, Duke women's basketball has increasingly claimed the same spotlight, with their 19-6 overall record powered by a dominant 10-2 home record that rivals any team in the nation.

Away from Durham, the Blue Devils went 9-4 in road contests, demonstrating resilience in ACC play against ranked opponents across the Southeast. Duke University's enrollment of 16,780 students provides the athletic infrastructure and academic prestige that attracts elite talent, while the school's founding in 1838 anchors a commitment to excellence across all sports. Lawson's ability to maintain defensive intensity—evidenced by the 58.7 points-against average—has become the hallmark of this program, positioning Duke as a legitimate Final Four contender in women's college basketball.

KEY FACTS

SchoolDuke University
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference
DivisionD1-FBS
LocationDurham, North Carolina
VenueCameron Indoor Stadium
Head CoachKara Lawson

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
2Jadyn DonovanG
35Toby FournierF
3Ashlon JacksonG
42Hailey JohnsonG
15Emma KoabelG
22Taina MairG
53Olivia MartinG
4Riley NelsonG
21Arianna RobersonC
5Emilee SkinnerG
12Delaney ThomasF
25Anna WikstromG
13Jordan WoodF

SEASON RECORD

27-9

Overall

17-2

Home

10-7

Away

14-2

Conference

74.1 PPG / 59.7 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 3Baylor BearsL 52-58
Nov 9Holy Cross CrusadersW 91-48
Nov 13Norfolk State SpartansW 83-32
Nov 15West Virginia MountaineersL 49-57
Nov 16Liberty FlamesW 71-57
Nov 21South Florida BullsL 72-85
Nov 26South Carolina GamecocksL 66-83
Nov 28UCLA BruinsL 59-89
Dec 5LSU TigersL 77-93
Dec 7Virginia Tech HokiesW 70-54
Dec 19South Dakota State JackrabbitsW 97-54
Dec 20Belmont BruinsW 76-46
Dec 28Syracuse OrangeW 71-51
Jan 1Boston College EaglesW 100-49
Jan 4Notre Dame Fighting IrishW 82-68
Jan 8California Golden BearsW 78-74
Jan 11Stanford CardinalW 67-60
Jan 16Virginia CavaliersW 65-58
Jan 18Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsW 93-46
Jan 24Pittsburgh PanthersW 95-41
Jan 30Miami HurricanesW 74-58
Feb 1Wake Forest Demon DeaconsW 80-44
Feb 6Louisville CardinalsW 59-58
Feb 8SMU MustangsW 95-36
Feb 15North Carolina Tar HeelsW 72-68
Feb 20NC State WolfpackW 83-65
Feb 22Clemson TigersL 51-53
Feb 27Florida State SeminolesW 80-52
Mar 1North Carolina Tar HeelsL 69-74
Mar 6Clemson TigersW 60-46
Mar 7Notre Dame Fighting IrishW 65-63
Mar 8Louisville CardinalsW 70-65
Mar 20Charleston CougarsW 81-64
Mar 22Baylor BearsW 69-46
Mar 28LSU TigersW 87-85
Mar 29UCLA BruinsL 58-70

OTHER SPORTS AT DUKE

BaseballFootballMen's BasketballMen's Cross CountryMen's GolfMen's SoccerMen's Swimming & DivingMen's TennisSoftballWomen's Cross CountryWomen's GolfWomen's LacrosseWomen's SoccerWomen's Swimming & DivingWomen's TennisWomen's Volleyball

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Duke Women's Basketball compete in?
Duke Blue Devils Women's Basketball competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
Where does Duke play women's basketball home games?
Duke Women's Basketball plays home games at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, NC.
Who is the head coach of Duke Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Duke Blue Devils Women's Basketball is Kara Lawson.
When was Duke Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Duke Women's Basketball is not currently available.