For the third straight year, Duke was knocked off by Notre Dame in the ACC tournament semifinals after winning the regular season matchup.
For the second match in a row, Duke has failed to post a double-digit scoring output.
A dramatic goal from senior midfielder Brad Smith with just 31.2 seconds remaining in the first overtime period clinched the victory, which likely earned Duke a home game in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
Duke will look to get back to winning the draw, which it failed to do for the first time this season against the Fighting Irish.
After consistently proving their skill against unranked opponents this year, the Blue Devils have struggled against teams in the top 25, going 1-6 in those matchups.
In the span of a minute, the Blue Devils went from down 6-5 to up 8-6, and the momentum was theirs.
Notre Dame's offense ranks No. 8 in assists, No. 7 in points and No. 3 in scoring margin.
While Duke's defense has consistently been able to show up this season, the Blue Devils need to find consistency on offense.
After a 9-0 run, the team’s 22 goals on the day marked their largest scoring output of the season.
Duke remained undefeated against four top-10 opponents this season.
If the Blue Devils cannot find that one player to lean on in times of struggle, they will have difficulties playing even tougher teams.
With the comeback bid falling short, Duke has now dropped three one-goal contests to top-10 teams.
Although the Tar Heels haven't taken down a ranked opponent this season, North Carolina always brings its A game against Duke.
The Blue Devils will need to make sure they continue to win the draw and get opportunities like they have all year.
Although the Blue Devils came out to a hot start, the Orange fired back for their third-straight win against Duke.
Ashlyn McGovern started Virginia’s run of six straight goals to open the game.
Duke's attack is led by sophomore superstar Charlotte North, who is second in the nation with 45 goals.
Duke controlled the pace throughout the game, and Charlotte North led the way with a game-high five goals, including her 100th marker in Duke blue.
The contest started with the two sides exchanging goals and neither side holding the lead after the first six goals.
Two self-inflicted turnovers, not the Quakers' defense, left the No. 15 Blue Devils to walk out of historic Franklin Field with a heartbreaking 10-9 loss
