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Gracie Johnson shone against Virginia Tech.

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Duke volleyball powered by Gracie Johnson in win against Virginia Tech

By Jake C. Piazza | October 27, 2019

Blue Devil head coach Jolene Nagel made it clear how impressed she was with the freshman.

Payton Schwantz put together fine performances despite Duke losing.

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Duke volleyball drops two ACC games during disappointing weekend

By Christian Olsen | October 14, 2019

The Blue Devils fell to 1-5 in conference play.

Gracie Johnson started off slow with an error-filled first two sets.

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Inconsistency continues to plague Duke volleyball as it falters against Miami

By Winston Lindqwister | September 29, 2019

The first two frames were microcosms of how anemic Duke can look when either of its two star hitters are having an off day.

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Duke volleyball falls to Florida State, fourth straight home loss

By Max Rego | September 29, 2019

No. 23 Florida State made it four straight defeats for the Blue Devils on their home court Friday evening.

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Duke volleyball upsets mighty Oregon Ducks behind Ade Owokoniran's return

By Jake C. Piazza | September 23, 2019

Duke fans rejoiced Friday, as Ade Owokoniran finally returned from a five-game stint on the injured list.

Camille Nazor was a bright spot for Duke in an otherwise dark three games.

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Duke volleyball taken to the 'Dog pound by Georgia to cap disappointing weekend

By Jake C. Piazza | September 15, 2019

Camille Nazor and Lizzie Fleming attempted to step in for Owokoniran and Schwantz, but it just was not enough.

Lily Cooper led her team in blocks with nine against the Spartans, helping to diminish the opposing team's offensive opportunities.

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Duke volleyball and Lily Cooper put on block party against UNC Greensboro

By Jake C. Piazza | September 11, 2019

UNC Greensboro’s outside hitters were a problem throughout the match for the Blue Devils, but the countless Spartan errors, combined with Cooper’s blocking, rendered its powerful offensive attack ineffective.

Ade Owokoniran led Duke in blocks in both of the team's Friday games, with 17 apiece.

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Duke volleyball builds winning streak despite Ade Owokoniran injury

By Winston Lindqwister | September 8, 2019

In Duke's two matches with Owokoniran on the floor this week, the sophomore Blue Devil made herself known as one of the most dangerous outside hitters in the ACC.

Ade Owokoniran provided a key spark for Duke.

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'The Leles' lead Duke volleyball past Charlotte in straight sets

By Winston Lindqwister | September 3, 2019

Although numerous hitting errors plagued the Blue Devils through their first set, key contributions from sophomores Ade Owokoniran and Lily Cooper kept Duke in the driver's seat all evening.

Payton Schwantz will be turned to as a leader for the Blue Devils.

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Duke volleyball to start season with College of Charleston Classic

By Winston Lindqwister | August 31, 2019

Although the Blue Devils face arguably its toughest matchup of the season in just the first weekend, this weekend's campaign will give Duke the chance to showcase many new faces in its scheme as well as highlighting key returners in Payton Schwantz and Ade Owokoniran.

Payton Schwantz, Duke's 2018 leader in kills, will be key for the Blue Devils this season.

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Duke fall sports preview: Volleyball

By Winston Lindqwister | August 25, 2019

The Blue Devils look to build off its surprising NCAA tournament appearance in 2018.

Duke volleyball snuck into the NCAA tournament after knocking off a top-five Pittsburgh squad at home.

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ChronSports' Top 10 of 2018 — No. 10: Duke volleyball earns first postseason bid since 2014

By Ramona Naseri | December 22, 2018

The Chronicle's countdown of the top 10 sports stories from 2018 begins with volleyball sneaking into the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2014.

Ade Owokoniran's solid performance was not enough for Duke to pull out a victory.

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Duke volleyball swept by Loyola Marymount, eliminated in the NCAA tournament opener

By Anne Crabill | December 1, 2018

Duke volleyball fell to Loyola Marymount on Friday, spoiling their first NCAA Tournament appearance in four seasons.

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Duke volleyball seniors look to capitalize in first and only NCAA tournament this weekend

By Winston Lindqwister | November 30, 2018

The Blue Devils have not made the NCAA tournament since 2014.

Andie Shelton recorded her sixth triple-double of the season Friday.

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Duke volleyball prevails against Miami on Senior Day

By Anne Crabill | November 24, 2018

There was no sign of a tryptophan-induced slump for Duke in its post-Thanksgiving contest Friday.

Payton Schwantz led the Blue Devils in kills against North Carolina with 18.

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Duke volleyball falls to North Carolina in five-set battle

By Anne Crabill | November 17, 2018

Despite taking an early lead, Duke gave up the last two sets to give North Carolina the win.

Leah Meyer has emerged as a consistent blocker for the Blue Devils.

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Duke volleyball falls in 3 sets in rematch at nationally-ranked Pittsburgh

By Evan Kolin | November 11, 2018

10th-ranked Pittsburgh took down the Blue Devils with ease, refusing to let another upset happen again.