Duke softball swept by No. 9 Florida State, continuing tough ACC stretch

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No. 18 Duke softball splits weekend series with Clemson in first tough test of ACC season

By Micah Hurewitz | March 30, 2021

A red-hot Duke team entered the weekend in hope of extending its run. Clemson, however, came prepared with the water to douse the Blue Devils’ fiery bats in an even series.

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'Built together': Duke softball secures 100th program victory in 4-game sweep of Syracuse

By Micah Hurewitz | March 22, 2021

Duke softball continues to set program records, with no sign of relenting.

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On a weekend without Raine, No. 20 Duke softball makes it rain against Virginia

By Em Adler | March 15, 2021

It was clear from the first action Friday evening that Duke was going to embarrass Virginia across the four-game series at Duke Softball Stadium. The only question was how badly.

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‘She was ready to shine’: Shelby Walters throws first no-hitter in Duke softball history

By Em Adler | March 5, 2021

At 7:02 pm, Shelby Walters was in the dugout with five no-hit innings under her belt, the game still scoreless. By 7:09 pm, Shelby Waters had recorded the first no-hitter in Blue Devil history.

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No. 23 Duke softball continues to impress with stellar weekend at Gamecock Invitational

By Micah Hurewitz | March 1, 2021

Duke softball is in uncharted territory.

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Duke softball continues hot start against Pittsburgh, Notre Dame

By Em Adler | February 23, 2021

The Blue Devils’ season has only truly begun, once they start showing out under that lazy Sunday sun.

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Duke softball 2021 season preview

By Em Adler and Micah Hurewitz | February 18, 2021

Duke is, almost inexplicably, ready to mount a challenge for the ACC crown.

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‘It doesn't come as any surprise to us’: Duke softball trounces No. 5 LSU, sweeps opening weekend

By Em Adler | February 15, 2021

Duke might’ve been the benefactor of some early-season luck, but it was clearly the best team in the frigid, rain-soaked Tiger Park this weekend.

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ChronSports' Top 10 of 2020 — No. 7: Duke softball upsets fourth-ranked Texas en route to historic 3rd season

By Micah Hurewitz | December 25, 2020

Head coach Marissa Young hopes to use her program’s historic 2020 campaign as a springboard for the program entering the 2021 season. 

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Duke softball's Moreno, Salinas and Wilson to return for 2021 season

By Evan Kolin | July 4, 2020

The team announced Friday afternoon that three seniors will use their extra season of eligibility granted by the NCAA.

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'Our best season yet': Duke softball reflects on historic third year

By Bre Bradham | April 15, 2020

The Blue Devils shot out to a 23-4 overall record before the season was cut short.

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Duke softball notches win Sunday to avoid conference-opening sweep

By Bre Bradham | March 3, 2020

Duke tripped up in the first two games before bouncing back to round out the series with a 6-2 win at Duke Softball Stadium. 

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Duke softball takes down No. 4 Texas for first ranked win in program history

By Bre Bradham | February 23, 2020

Everything’s bigger in Texas, including Duke softball’s wins.

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All bats are off: Duke softball continues torrid start

By Bre Bradham | February 16, 2020

“They’re just in a good place, having a lot of fun, playing for each other,” Young said. “That’s what we want to see this time of year.”

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After dominant opening weekend, Duke softball preparing for Big Ten/ACC Challenge

By Bre Bradham | February 12, 2020

The tale of the Blue Devils’ young season so far is batting, baserunning and battening down the hatches. 

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Duke softball continues march through fall ball with drubbing of Charlotte

By Max Rego | October 20, 2019

Led by starting pitcher Shelby Walters's four innings of shutout ball, Duke secured its second consecutive home victory.

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Duke softball concludes program's second season with loss in ACC tournament

By Evan Kolin | May 10, 2019

The Blue Devils' loss marks an end to an up-and-down second season of softball in Durham, with Duke also suffering a first round ACC tournament exit in the program’s inaugural campaign last year.