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CHAPEL HILL—Unlike most other sports that alternate possession after each score, in men’s lacrosse, the teams must fight for the ball in a unique play known as a faceoff.
Throughout the season, Duke has struggled with consistent play.
Chase Jeter
In danger of missing the NCAA tournament for the first time since 1998 and going winless in league play for the first time since 1997—just the program's second year—the Blue Devils entered Saturday's contest seeking some positive signs to carry the team through the rest of the season.
PHILADELPHIA—For the past 10 years, the Blue Devils have been one of the top programs in the nation, almost always ranked in the top 10 and contending to advance to the Final Four.
After overcoming a double-digit deficit for the second straight game against a top-10 team, the Blue Devils will face off against the Fighting Irish in the ACC championship game Saturday. Notre Dame knocked off top-25 sides Virginia and Florida State to advance to the finals, and Duke will look defeat the Fighting Irish for the second time this season after a 10-point victory Jan. 30 in South Bend, Ind.
South Dakota State Jackrabbits: 18-16, 8-8 in the Summit League
Northern Kentucky Norse: 24-10, 12-6 in the Horizon League
Iowa State Cyclones: 23-10, 12-6 in the Big 12
West Virginia Mountaineers: 26-8, 12-6 in the Big 12
The final rankings from the regular season were released Monday, featuring six teams from the ACC.
The ACC regular season wrapped up Saturday, and all 15 teams will be headed to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., this week for the ACC Tournament.
Clemson Tigers: 16-14, 6-12 in the ACC
After suffering their second straight loss at Miami Saturday, the Blue Devils will hope to get back on track at home against Florida State Tuesday. The Seminoles, winners of their last two contests, handed Duke its third loss with a 16-point victory at home in early January. In a matchup that has major implications for seeding in the ACC tournament, here is a look at a key player from each team who could be the difference-maker in the game:
After a loss at the buzzer to Syracuse Wednesday, Duke will look to get back on track with a win at Miami Saturday at 4 p.m. at the Watsco Center. The last time these two teams met Jan. 21, Duke overcame a daunting 11-point deficit at the half to win by 12, led by a clutch performance by Matt Jones. However, Miami enters the matchup hot, riding a three-game winning streak and coming off a thrilling overtime victory at No. 18 Virginia Monday. Here are three keys to the game for the Blue Devils to get back to their winning ways:
