The Opening Faceoff
- Duke returns home for a four-game homestand this Saturday, Feb. 17 against Saint Joseph's. The Blue Devils have won 12 straight at home dating back to 2022.
- The Blue Devils are 3-0 all-time against the Hawks, including last year's 12-9 victory in Philadelphia. Duke also beat Saint Joseph's in 2007 (18-4) and 2017 (16-3).
- Saint Joseph's is 0-1 and hasn't played since a 14-10 season-opening loss to Boston University Feb. 6. The Hawks were picked to finish second in the Atlantic 10 and placed five on the preseason all-conference squad.