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Duke players celebrate a goal during their Final Four clash with Northwestern.

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ChronSports' Top 10 of 2023 — No. 4: Duke field hockey conducts miraculous turnaround season, makes Final Four for first time since 2015

By Anna Newberry | December 30, 2023

As the bow gets tied on 2023, The Chronicle’s sports department is reviewing the biggest storylines in Duke athletics throughout the year. Coming in at No. 4: Duke field hockey, after two years without a conference win, completely righted the ship, grabbing five ACC victories, a berth in the conference title game and a trip to the Final Four, the Blue Devils' first since 2015.

Duke's Alaina McVeigh dribbles down the sideline in Friday's Final Four loss to Northwestern.

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Duke field hockey falls to Northwestern in Final Four semifinal heartbreaker, ending its postseason run

By Anna Newberry | November 17, 2023

No. 3-seed Duke fell to the second-seeded Wildcats 2-1 in the semifinals of the NCAA tournament in a defensive battle.

Sophomore forward Alaina McVeigh leads the Blue Devils with 17 goals this season.

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X-factor: McVeigh's scoring, Civitella's leadership key for Duke field hockey ahead of the Final Four

By Anna Newberry | November 13, 2023

After falling to No. 1 North Carolina in the ACC Championship game, the Blue Devils went into the NCAA tournament looking for a deep run. With wins over American and Syracuse, Duke field hockey is set to compete in the Final Four. The Blue Zone takes a look at a few players that will be key for the Blue Devils.

Duke celebrates after the 2-1 NCAA tournament quarterfinals win against Syracuse.

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No. 3 Duke field hockey beats American, Syracuse in NCAA tournament, advances to to Final Four

By Anna Newberry | November 13, 2023

For the first time since 2015, Duke is headed to the semifinals of the NCAA tournament. In a 2-1 win against Syracuse on a brisk Sunday afternoon, the Blue Devils signed their name in the Final Four for only the seventh time in program history as they claimed the regional championship.

Sophomore Alaina McVeigh pushes the ball forward during Duke's regular-season loss to North Carolina.

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No. 3 Duke field hockey shut out for the first time this season, drops ACC title game to North Carolina

By Anna Newberry | November 4, 2023

After a close 2-1 loss a week prior, Duke had a chance at redemption as it took on the Tar Heels in the ACC Championship in search of its first ACC title ever. However, the lights might have been too bright.

Hannah Miller takes deep breath on a penalty corner against North Carolina.

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Duke field hockey tallies a pair of shutouts against Wake Forest, Louisville to advance to ACC tournament final

By Anna Newberry | November 3, 2023

With wins against both Wake Forest and No. 10 Louisville this weekend the second-seeded Blue Devils secured their spot in the ACC Championship game Friday.

Duke players celebrate a goal during the team's Friday loss to North Carolina.

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Individual honors for Duke field hockey's McVeigh, Hampsch, Bustin headline team's ACC awards

By Anna Newberry | October 31, 2023

Building on its remarkable season, Duke gained a slew of accolades Monday, as five members of the squad and head coach Pam Bustin, earned ACC awards, with sophomore forward Alaina McVeigh, senior goalie Piper Hampsch and Bustin receiving individual recognition.

Duke players circle together after their to-the-wire loss to North Carolina.

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No. 2 Duke field hockey performed admirably in defeat to North Carolina, but the power of legacy reigned supreme

By Anna Newberry | October 28, 2023

Despite Duke’s historic and unexpectedly successful season, the rivalry and powerhouse of North Carolina proved too much — even as the Blue Devils continued to play some of their best field hockey yet.

Sophomore Alaina McVeigh reaches for the ball during Duke's defeat to North Carolina.

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No. 2 Duke field hockey surrenders 2 goals in 3 minutes to North Carolina in heartbreaking loss, cedes outright ACC title

By Rachael Kaplan | October 27, 2023

The second-ranked Blue Devils fell 2-1 in a heartbreaker in Chapel Hill Friday evening in an aggressive regular-season finale. The game was scoreless through 45 minutes, and though Duke struck first, North Carolina responded and then some, scoring the tying and winning goals within five minutes of the period starting.

Charlie van Oirschot brings the ball forward in Duke's win against UConn.

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No. 3 Duke field hockey closes regular-season home slate with shutout victory against UConn

By Sydney Olin | October 23, 2023

Seven graduate students and seniors were honored Sunday in Duke’s final home game of the regular season, a 2-0 victory for the third-ranked Blue Devils against UConn. While much of the game was centered around possession rather than scoring opportunities, the competitiveness of Duke shone through above all.

Grace Norair (9) celebrates Alaina McVeigh's (14) third-quarter goal, Duke's only of the day.

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No. 2 Duke field hockey falls to No. 8 Virginia in double overtime, ending 11-game win streak

By Mackenzie Sheehy | October 17, 2023

No. 2 Duke lost to No. 8 Virginia Sunday in a heartbreaking 2-1 double-overtime defeat after mounting a comeback late in the third quarter.

Logan Clouser scored one of Duke's two goals Friday afternoon.

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No. 2 Duke field hockey rallies against No. 5 Louisville, records 5 ACC wins for first time in school history

By Anna Newberry | October 14, 2023

Scoring two unanswered goals, the Blue Devils won the top-five matchup 2-1, beating an important and talented ACC opponent.

Duke field hockey huddles up after its 2022 loss to UNC.

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‘We’re going to keep climbing’: Exploring Duke field hockey's unexpected rise to national stardom

By Anna Newberry | October 13, 2023

The transition to team confidence and cohesion on the field rested on the development of one thing: Being uncomfortable.

Freshman back Josephine Veen passes the ball up against Old Dominion.

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No. 4 Duke field hockey escapes weekend slate against Virginia, James Madison unbeaten

By Suresh Kannoth | October 9, 2023

The fourth-ranked Blue Devils traveled to the historic state of Virginia this weekend, looking to make history. On Friday, Duke took down No. 8 Virginia 2-1 in overtime. Sunday’s 4-2 win against James Madison marked the Blue Devils' 10th-straight win, the longest streak in program history.

No. 4 Duke field hockey will look to continue its eight-game win streak against Virginia.

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The more you know: No. 4 Duke field hockey nears record-breaking win streak

By Abby DiSalvo | October 6, 2023

The fourth-ranked Blue Devils are on a roll, having won eight straight games. As Duke eyes a program record, the Blue Zone breaks down the players behind the streak.

Kira Curland lines up a shot in Duke's win against Old Dominion.

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No. 4 Duke field hockey continues winning ways in shutout victories against Wake Forest, William and Mary

By Colton Schwabe | October 2, 2023

The Blue Devils displayed a relentless offensive showing, playing with urgency from the whistle and beating the Demon Deacons 3-0. Sunday’s match against William and Mary did not replicate Friday’s offensive dominance, but Duke exited Williamsburg, Va., with a 1-0 victory and having augmented its win streak to eight games.

Kira Curland scored one of Duke's three goals against Harvard.

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No. 5 Duke field hockey sweeps weekend series against Boston College, Harvard to preserve winning run

By Sophie Levenson | September 25, 2023

After another six-period game, Duke extended its win streak to six with a 3-2 victory that was, in true Blue Devil style, a defensive battle. The victory against Harvard followed a similar one against Boston College Friday night.

Graduate student Hannah Miller is a key staple in Duke field hockey's success this year.

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Take of the week: Duke field hockey's redemption tour is underway, and it seems like nothing can stop it

By Martin Heintzelman | September 21, 2023

After a disappointing 2022 season, Duke field hockey is back and better than ever. With the right personnel coming together at the right time, the Blue Devils meteoric rise is seemingly unstoppable.

Senior midfielder and captain Charlie van Oirschot moves the ball towards her offensive zone.

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No. 9 Duke field hockey shuts out Syracuse, Old Dominion to stretch win streak to 4

By Audrey Davies | September 19, 2023

Duke won the weekend again, downing Syracuse on Friday and Old Dominion on Sunday in a pair of games that, while night-and-day, produced the same result: another win in its stellar resurgent season.

Graduate forward Hannah Miller was key in Duke's 9-0 win against Longwood, totaling 11 points.

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No. 13 Duke field hockey gets second top-10 win, taking down No. 9 Liberty in overtime

By Anna Newberry | September 11, 2023

After a strong 9-0 win against Longwood on Friday, the 13th-ranked Blue Devils sealed their 2-1 win against No. 9 Liberty with 48 seconds left in the first overtime period.