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Duke hopes to extend season at ACC tourney
By Vignesh Nathan | November 4, 2009For Duke’s seniors, the ACC tournament quarterfinal represents the accumulation of four years of hard work.
For Duke’s seniors, the ACC tournament quarterfinal represents the accumulation of four years of hard work.
After a season in which the Blue Devils’ newest additions played an integral part in the team’s success, it was only fitting that a freshman led Duke to victory with a berth to the ACC tournament...
When asked about his trademark unselfishness, Magic Johnson once replied, “Ask not what your teammates can do for you, ask what you can do for your teammates,” a twist on the iconic Kennedy line.
Before Sunday’s game against Virginia Tech, senior KayAnne Gummersall was honored for being the fourth-leading scorer in Duke’s history and leading the Blue Devils to countless memorable victories...
After getting back on track in the ACC with two consecutive shutout wins, the Blue Devils ran into a pothole when they faced conference bottom-dweller Virginia Thursday night.
With seniors departing from last year’s NCAA quarterfinal team and the loss of experienced defenders to injury, Duke has been forced to rely on a slew of freshmen in defense for the 2009 campaign....
Usually a trip to Clemson yields nothing but frustration for the Blue Devils, who had not won at Riggs Field since 1997. But with the help of another solid defensive performance Sunday, Duke...
If defense wins championships, the Blue Devils may yet make noise in the final third of the season. Duke led by a stellar young back line and a rejuvenated offense, won its first ACC contest...
Looking at the Blue Devils’ 0-2-2 record in the ACC makes it seem as if they have struggled mightily in conference play. But after taking a closer look at Duke’s early season schedule, it appears...
Coming off of its worst loss of the season to Maryland, the Blue Devils looked to bounce back and come away with a solid performance against a formidable opponent.
After a devastating 4-0 loss against Maryland, Duke hopes to step up its game against No. 5 Florida State after a week of rest.
The well-rested Terrapins proved too much for Duke to handle, as Maryland controlled the game en route to a 4-0 defeat of the Blue Devils at Koskinen Stadium Sunday.
Senior Elisabeth Redmond and the Duke offense could not break through Thursday in a 0-0 draw with Wake Forest.
The Blue Devils contained the Tar Heels’ most potent offensive threats for more than 90 minutes, but the nation’s top-ranked team snuck away with a win thanks to a pair of timely rebounds.
The North Carolina men’s basketball team isn’t the only team in Chapel Hill defending a national championship, and Thursday, Duke gets a shot at the other one.
While showing flashes of explosiveness on offense, Duke struggled to convert on its many chances, and walked away with a nervous win against Auburn Friday and a disappointing tie versus LSU Sunday.
Even though the shadow of top-ranked North Carolina looms on Duke’s schedule, the Blue Devils must wrestle with a pack of Tigers this weekend before they kick off their ACC slate.
Blue Devils know Gummersall has the ability to carry the team if she needs to. Along with three fellow seniors, Gummersall was named a captain for the 2009 season.
Home-field advantage means a lot to most teams, and Duke found out this weekend just how valuable a friendly crowd can be.
Duke had a 31-2 shot advantage in 110 minutes of play Saturday but could not generate a lead in the only category that mattered—the final score.