SPORTS | LACROSSE
Duke men's lacrosse takes down No. 16 Richmond
By Riley Pfaff | March 2, 2019After several flurries of goals in the first quarter, the pace slowed to a crawl in the second quarter.
After several flurries of goals in the first quarter, the pace slowed to a crawl in the second quarter.
With the defense showing progress as the season has developed, the Blue Devils will look to clean up play on the offensive end this weekend.
After scoring 59 times in their first three contests, the Blue Devils struggled to get going offensively.
Although the Blue Devils surrendered four goals in the game's last 16 minutes, Penn's opportunities were few and far between much of the game.
Virginia Tech (2-2, 0-0) has struggled against two ranked opponents to start the season, getting outscored 31-14 in its two losses, both at home.
Two late goals in less than 90 seconds gave the guests a 20-18 lead with 7:16 left to play.
A monstrous effort on both sides of the ball in the second half set the home team up for Manown's showstopper.
Duke is looking to set a new tone for a season in which the Blue Devils have yet to play up to their full potential.
The Blue Devils continue their strong start with a shutout against the Blue Hose.
The defense dominated, holding the Dolphins scoreless for 10 minutes of the third quarter while allowing the offense to put up three straight goals.
Powered by hat tricks from Charlotte North, Catherine Cordrey and Olivia Jenner, Duke shot out to a quick lead that was never in question.
With experience and high-caliber players returning on the attack, midfield and defense, the Blue Devils look ready to return to the postseason.
Due to a rapidly increasing level of talent across all teams, parity has ruled men’s lacrosse.
Although pegged as one of the top teams in the nation, No. 2 Duke was stunned in its home opener against unranked high point.
This will mark the sixth all-time meeting between the two programs, with Duke leading the series 5-0.
Sophomore Joe Robertson tallied four goals and an assist on the night.
The Blue Devils will begin their quest to return to the final weekend of the season.
The Chronicle's top sports stories of 2018 countdown continues with Duke men's lacrosse's run to the national championship game, where it fell to Yale.
After a stellar defensive effort against the nation’s top team in Maryland Saturday, Duke was unable to stop the high-octane Bulldog offense, never leading in the contest.
Although Yale ran through the Great Danes, Duke has reasons to be confident after a strong showing against the Terrapins.