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When Duke defeated North Carolina 5-0 last October, the field hockey team not only snapped a 49-game losing streak dating back to 1981, it also established itself as a national title contender.
A pair of games in as many days resulted in two victories for the fourth-ranked field hockey team.
For the field hockey team, it’s one big game after another.
In overtime, junior Nicole Dudek sent a slow-rolling shot between the legs of Wake Forest goalie Kristina Gagliardi.
Two Goliaths of the turf meet this weekend.
Duke’s scoring woes are a thing of the past.
With expectations abounding, the field hockey team admits it is feeling the pressure.
Before Sunday’s game against Michigan State, Duke starting keeper Christie Morgan’s head was pounding. After the game, everyone’s head was hurting.
Beth Bozman came to Duke last season and took the team its first Final Four in her first season as head coach.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Unlike the U.S. Olympic basketball team, the Duke field hockey team takes exhibition matches seriously.