Despite tragic loss, Duke plays on
By Stephen Allan | November 3, 2006The Blue Devils played as hard as they could in memory of assistant coach Maria Whitehead, who passed away from cancer.
The Blue Devils played as hard as they could in memory of assistant coach Maria Whitehead, who passed away from cancer.
Although there will not be an NCAA title at stake this weekend, six of the nation's top field hockey teams will be on hand to clash for the ACC Championship title. Third-seeded Duke (14-4, 3-2 in...
With a 70-17 record and three national-title game appearances under its belt, the most successful field hockey senior class in Duke's history won its final home game Saturday at Williams Field.
The Blue Devils haven't lost their final home game of the season in more than three years, and they hope to continue that streak this year. Fourth-ranked Duke (13-4, 2-2 in the ACC) will play its...
With the ACC tournament just two games away, No. 4 Duke (12-4) is looking to create postseason momentum with a victory against No. 12 California (11-3) Saturday at 1 p.m. at Williams field.
The most recent Division I coaches' poll places every ACC team in the top 10, with Maryland, Wake Forest and Duke occupying three of the top four rankings. Among many of the league's coaches, there...
On a weekend defined by strong defense, No. 4 Duke managed to split its two games in Norfolk, Va., beating No. 17 William & Mary (8-6), 3-1, Saturday, and falling to No. 3 Old Dominion (14-2), 1-0,...
When No. 3 Old Dominion came to Durham Sept. 17, the Monarchs battled the No. 4 Blue Devils for over 90 minutes and emerged with a 4-3, double-overtime victory.
Duke entered its fall break road trip trying to establish itself as a serious national title contender. Mission accomplished.
The Blue Devils (8-3, 1-2 in the ACC) bounced back Sunday to defeat Harvard (0-9), 5-2, but the team still failed to capitalize on all its their scoring chances.
League wins are crucial in a conference in which all six teams are ranked eighth or higher nationally. No. 4 Duke (7-2, 1-1 in the ACC), fresh off a thrilling overtime win over sixth-ranked North...
For most people, moving from Alberta, Canada to Durham would be a pretty big culture shock. For Marian Dickinson, it seemed quite ordinary. The sophomore has been on the go nearly all her life....
Less than a week after falling in overtime at home to Old Dominion, Duke bounced back with an overtime victory of its own. Making it sweeter, the Blue Devils 2-1 win Saturday at Williams Field came...
After a disappointing double-overtime loss to No. 3 Old Dominion Sunday, the fifth-ranked Blue Devils (6-2, 0-1 in the ACC) are ready to show that their spirits have not been dashed. No. 4 Duke has...
Nine minutes into the second overtime Sunday afternoon, Duke goalie Caitlin Williams deflected a shot from No. 3 Old Dominion into her own goal, handing the No. 5 Blue Devils (6-2) their second...
"This game is a very important regional game. Old Dominion is a great barometer for the season. They are superbly coached, and they are a tough, competitive squad," head coach Beth Bozman said. "To...
While most of their classmates were still getting accustomed to the routine of college life as freshmen three years ago, seniors Liz Floyd, Hilary Linton and Amy Stopford were battling it out for a...
Playing in the moment. It was this motto that carried No. 4 Duke to victory Sunday at Williams Field over Boston University, in light of its loss the day before to Wake Forest in its ACC...
There is little doubt over whether the field hockey national championship will go through an ACC team this season. But the question of which ACC powerhouse will come out on top is still up in the...
Though her team had not yet lost a game, head coach Beth Bozman believed her third-ranked squad was not yet playing up to its ability this weekend.