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Duke attacks a ground ball in its match against St. Josephs.

No. 8 Duke men's lacrosse weathers Saint Joseph's attacks for 11-9 victory

The eighth-ranked Blue Devils kicked off their six-game homestand with a tight 11-9 win against Saint Joseph’s. Overcoming a game-long battle to clear the ball and find an offensive rhythm, a hat trick from senior midfielder Andrew McAdorey, a career-best game for sophomore long-stick midfielder Mac Christmas and a commanding effort at the faceoff by junior Luke Engelke powered a game that left their undefeated record intact. 


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