Ryan Kilgallen

ChronSports' top 10 of 2024 — No. 10: Duke women’s golf captures team and individual titles at Ruth’s Chris Tar Heel Invitational

In a surprise come-from-behind finish, Duke women’s golf claimed first place at the Ruth’s Chris Tar Heel Invitational for the first time since 2018. The momentum from the win, led by individual first-place finisher Andie Smith, helped the team end their fall campaign with a strong finish. 

Studying primates past and present: The founding and growth of the Duke Lemur Center

The Duke Lemur Center, originally the Duke University Primate Center, is home to around 13 species and more than 200 animals and welcomes over 35,000 visitors each year.

Duke women’s golf slips in final round, finishes second at Landfall Tradition

Duke fired off two solid rounds before stumbling on the last day of the par-72 Landfall Tradition, finishing second in Wilmington, N.C.

Duke women's golf wins Ruth's Chris Tar Heel Invitational, Andie Smith earns first career individual crown

The Blue Devils got hot and went low by the end of the Ruth’s Chris Tar Heel Invitational in Chapel Hill. Junior Andie Smith led the charge — breaking records and guiding Duke with consistent below-par play — as the team claimed first overall from behind.

Women’s golf struggles to 10th-place finish on tough Windy City Collegiate course

The preseason-ranked No. 15 Blue Devils handled challenging conditions in an early-season skills test. Duke women’s golf struggled to a 10th-place finish at the Windy City Collegiate Classic in Wilmette, Ill.

Blossoming from one Centennial to the next: The history of the Duke Gardens

The gardens provide both a unique feature to campus life and a beautiful space for the Durham community. Since its founding, the 55-acre landmark has evolved in response to architectural issues and the visions of various supporters.

Class of 2027 receives physical ID-only DukeCards to meet NC voter ID requirement

Duke Votes representatives are tabling on campus in the weeks leading up to the 2024 general election to provide eligible students with physical DukeCards that meet the N.C. State Board of Elections’ photo ID requirement.

Benches and bonfires: The origins and history of a devilish tradition

Many agree that the unique form of celebration is a special part of Duke’s history. Yet, the union of passionate students with blazing bonfires has also raised concerns of safety and fueled disputes with University administration and public safety officers over the years.

Katie Li leads Duke women’s golf to tied 5th-place finish in ANNIKA Intercollegiate season opener

The team opened its 51st season finishing tied for fifth at the ANNIKA Intercollegiate in Lake Elmo, Minn. The Blue Devils displayed relative consistency over the three days of competition, finishing at +2 overall on the par-72 course.

RFK Jr. sues NC Board of Elections over decision to keep his name on the ballot after ending presidential candidacy

In a Thursday 3-2 decision along party lines, the board’s Democratic majority ruled that ballots would be too “impractical” to reprint. At the time of the decision, 67 of North Carolina’s 100 counties had already received their printed absentee-by-mail ballots, which will be mailed to state residents beginning Sept. 6.

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At the Rod Myers Invitational in the fall, the freshmen had a chance to shine.

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In her junior track season, Lauren Tolbert looks to build on two years of record-breaking performances.

Lauren Tolbert had a big postseason for Duke in her sophomore campaign.

Duke women's golf poses after winning the Ruth's Chris Tar Heel Invitational.

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The indoor track and field season kicks off for Duke Friday at Liberty.

Freshman forward Toby Fournier finished with a team-high 25 points against Belmont.

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Vanessa de Jesus returned to the court this fall after missing her senior season due to injury.

Vanessa de Jesus dribbles around a Dayton defender.

Sophomore Jadyn Donovan scored a career-high 23 points in the contest.

Redshirt sophomore Connor Barket was one of three Duke wrestlers to earn first place at the Journeyman Collegiate Classic.