No. 2 Duke field hockey falls to No. 8 Virginia in double overtime, ending 11-game win streak
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Sept. 3, 2023.
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Sept. 3, 2023.
When the kickoff whistle blew Sunday afternoon at Koskinen Stadium, the collegiate soccer world fully expected a North Carolina win. After all, the No. 1 team in the country had not lost a game, scoring 28 goals and holding its opponents to a measly seven tallies. However, the Tar Heels were victims of a prophecy that has fulfilled itself time and time again — count out the underdogs and they come back to bite. Especially if their mascot is the Blue Devils.
There are a lot of pieces that go into winning a soccer game. The defense needs to be stingy, the midfield needs to possess the ball and the keeper must be locked in on any potential threats. However, victory is unattainable if one cannot outscore their opponent. For Duke, these final third struggles have epitomized its season.
ESPN College GameDay is coming to Durham this Saturday, and the question on everyone’s mind is who the celebrity guest picker will be. With numerous notable alumni in sports, entertainment and beyond, the possibilities are plenty. The Blue Zone brings you some of our writers’ predictions:
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While Duke’s season heats up with ACC competition on the horizon, several former Blue Devils are having impressive campaigns in the NWSL. The Blue Zone breaks down the performances of those making an impact in 2023:
Under the bright lights Thursday night, two storybook villains were set to face off in a battle of fury. East Carolina entered the gates of hell, hoping to play with fire and conquer the underworld of Koskinen Stadium. Yet the swashbuckling Pirates learned a valuable lesson in combat – mess with the Devils of Durham, go up in a blaze of blue flame.
After a stunning 28-7 upset against No. 9 Clemson, Duke basked in the limelight while students stormed Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium and a sea of orange flooded toward the exits. With the celebrations raging on, the sports world took to social media in a flurry of tweets, memes and congratulatory posts.
When Duke closed out its 2022 campaign in a loss to Wake Forest in the ACC Tournament last fall, the team had seemingly hit rock bottom. With a losing record and not a single conference win, head coach Pam Bustin’s squad was struggling to make a name for itself. In the 2023 season, the Blue Devils have something to prove — to themselves, to the ACC and to the nation at large.
The first game of the season brings a swirl of emotions. With a mixture of excitement and nerves, some teams let the jitters get the best of them. Not Duke.
Every soccer player knows that soul-crushing feeling. The moment the clock winds down and the buzzer echoes across the pitch. The sheer weight of defeat resting on everyone’s shoulders. Hopes of a trophy are dashed while a season comes to a close.
Last season, Duke had the makings of a College Cup-bound team — immense talent, steadfast teamwork and unrivaled determination. With a 15-5-3 overall record and one of the best strikers in the country with Michelle Cooper, it seemed as though head coach Robbie Church’s squad might hoist a trophy. A berth to the biggest event in college soccer, however, proved out of reach. Once more losing in the NCAA quarterfinals, the Blue Devils exited the road to a national championship in a double-overtime loss to No. 3 Alabama.
The big man is headed to the big stage.
On Thursday evening, Dereck Lively II and Dariq Whitehead will anxiously await their names being called at the NBA Draft at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Chronicle offers its predictions on where the two former Blue Devils will end up, plus the rest of the lottery.
While Duke is in the offseason, several former Blue Devils have been competing in the NWSL. The Blue Zone takes a look at some alumni who have made a big impact at the professional level:
With the NCAA Final Four set, the Blue Zone looks at four star players that are key to leading their respective teams to victory:
While Duke is in the offseason, several former Blue Devils have been competing in the NWSL. The Blue Zone takes a look at some alumni who have made a big impact at the professional level:
While Duke may be in the offseason, several former Blue Devils are competing in the MLS. The Blue Zone breaks down the performances of some key alumni:
Every team dreams of vying for a championship trophy, but few have the chance to race for glory in front of a hometown crowd. Yet for the Blue Devil rowers this weekend, they had the opportunity to do just that.
With 10:48 remaining in the third quarter and the score 9-4 in favor of Boston College, junior attacker Katie DeSimone caused a turnover from Hunter Roman, who turned around and checked DeSimone. Roman was dealt a yellow card, and it seemed like the tides might be turning in the Blue Devils’ favor.