The Blue Devil women and men finished fifth and 10th, respectively, at the ACC championships in Greensboro.
Although Duke came away empty-handed from Chapel Hill, it did not leave without setting off some fireworks for spectators to enjoy.
Duke kicked off the 2023 portion of its season Jan. 14 with its first of two Triangle-area matchups.
The Blue Devils walked away from Charlotte with a split result against Queens.
Though the Panthers brought their best, the Blue Devils, supported by their strong defensive performance and a goal from senior Scotty Taylor in the dying minutes of the first half, hung on to beat FIU with their fifth 1-0 win of the season.
After a short hiatus from Taishoff Aquatic Pavilion, Duke came storming back with victories on both the men’s and women’s sides.
