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Editor’s Note: Over the next four weeks, The Blue Zone will preview the 2010 Duke Blue Devils position by position, leading up to the season opener versus Elon on September 4. Last week, Laura Keeley examined Duke's wide receivers. This week, Stuart Price previews the offensive and defensive lines, and next week Jacob Levitt will look at linebackers and defensive backs. — Scott Rich
It only took one out for freshman Chris Marconcini to set the tone in last night’s victory over Davidson (16-16). Working with a 1-0 count, the Duke right fielder launched a solo home run over the right-center field wall.
History has not been particularly kind to the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. Since the selection committee began distinguishing a top seed in 2004, only one team—Florida in 2007—has captured the national championship. Just last year, No. 9 seed Northern Iowa outlasted formidable overall No. 1 seed Kansas in the second round, sending shock waves throughout the country.
Joe Pedevillano turned in a career performance and Dillon Haviland pitched five innings of two-hit ball to propel Duke (14-4) to an 11-3 victory over visiting N.C. Central (1-15) yesterday afternoon.
Come tournament time, it seems that the saying “defense wins championships” dominates media discussion. Some may think the adage is cliché, but defense may be exactly what propels Duke to be the last team standing at the conclusion of the ACC tournament.
After several years of escalating game times and rising concerns for player safety, the NCAA decided to take a stance against the prodigious offensive output in college baseball. Unfortunately, in the two months since altering its standard for acceptable bats, it seems the NCAA may have gone too far.
After a disappointing 2010 campaign in which Duke failed to make the ACC Tournament, the Blue Devils look to take advantage of their returning talent to reemerge as a conference contender this season.
Look out Ryan Kelly. Seth Curry is vying for your spot as the third option in Duke’s offense.
It’s hard to be dissatisfied with Duke’s offense when it scores 92 points in a road victory against ACC foe N.C. State. Yet, throughout much of Wednesday’s game the Blue Devil offense continued its inconsistent play of late, relying too heavily on 3-point shooting.
Duke’s challenging road schedule continues tonight in Madison, Wis. at 8:30 p.m. After a decisive victory over James Madison, the Blue Devils look to attack a struggling Wisconsin team and prove they are the cream of the crop in the ACC.
Friday night, the Blue Devils dominated Colgate in all aspects of the game. Twelve turnovers to the Raiders’ 26. Thirty-four made field goals to Colgate’s 21. And, most importantly, 110 points to the opponent’s 58.
Boston College’s streak of 11 straight bowl game appearances seems to be in jeopardy. Currently holding a 4-5 record, the Eagles must win two of their last three regular season games in order to obtain postseason eligibility.
Duke’s senior class has an impressive four-year resume, including two elite eight appearances in 2007 and 2008, but the group still seeks to accomplish one more feat.
After mustering only three goals in its previous four games, Duke’s attack finally exploded against Clemson Sunday.
In a statement game against Davidson Tuesday, Duke’s offense finally clicked on all cylinders. Riding this momentum, the No. 19 Blue Devils (5-2-3, 1-2-1 in the ACC) look to match N.C. State’s offensive firepower tonight at 7:00 p.m. in Raleigh.
One can only imagine how Duke would have fared last year had it not been for the brilliant play of then-freshman goalkeeper Tara Campbell. Although the Blue Devils suffered an unexpected nine loses in 2009, Campbell still managed to lead her injury-riddled team to a NCAA Tournament berth.
After outscoring its two opponents by a combined 14 goals last week, No. 15 Duke looks to continue its offensive onslaught against Florida International tonight at 7 p.m. at Koskinen Stadium and Yale Sunday at 1 p.m.
Duke’s challenging early season schedule commences this weekend as the Blue Devils play host to the third annual Duke/Nike Classic. Despite going winless in the preseason, No. 11 Duke expects strong performances against No. 20 Louisville tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Koskinen Stadium and Sacramento State Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
After a lackluster performance against Miami Friday, No. 14 Duke (16-7, 9-2 in the ACC) avenged last season’s drubbing in the ACC tournament quarterfinals by convincingly defeating Florida State (13-8, 6-5) Sunday.
Since its remarkable win over then-No. 3 Southern California, No. 14 Duke is on a torrid streak, winning 10 of 11 matches and solidifying its second-place position in the ACC standings.
