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Heading into the first match of a tough weekend, Duke is looking for both redemption and a chance to make history.
After a disappointing loss to Northwestern, the Blue Devils could not redeem themselves in the final match of the Duke Invitational.
Although the Blue Devils showed promise, frequent miscues could be Duke's downfall against more experienced opponents.
Duke is trying to replace the freshman that transferred closer to home to Southern California—and so far, the results have been promising.
How do our beat writers think Duke's teams will fare this fall? And who are the players to watch during their upcoming seasons?
The Blue Devil defense was nothing to take lightly last fall, boasting the most digs per set in the ACC.
Down 14-10 in the fifth set, the Blue Devils saved four straight match points in a marathon five-set win against Colorado State Friday.
After falling short of an NCAA tournament bid, Duke will get an early litmus test in its season opener against a team that did play in the 2016 postseason.
Before Duke men's basketball faces North Carolina Thursday at Cameron Indoor Stadium, The Chronicle's Jack Dolgin spoke with Duke volleyball's Jordan Tucker, who is tenting for the game.
In its last chance to impress the NCAA selection committee after losing to rival North Carolina Wednesday, Duke fell 3-1 (23-25, 16-25, 25-20, 21-25) to N.C. State Saturday.
Even after winning a tight first set, the Blue Devils could not stop North Carolina, falling 3-1 (22-25, 25-17, 25-13 25-20) Wednesday afternoon at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill.
Duke will travel down Tobacco Road to Chapel Hill, N.C., to face No. 6 North Carolina Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Carmichael Arena hoping to prevent the Tar Heels from clinching the ACC title.
The Blue Devils bolstered their NCAA tournament body of work with a dramatic 3-2 (25-13, 18-25, 27-29, 25-21, 15-10) win against Miami on Senior Day Sunday afternoon.
No. 17 Florida State ended Duke's six-game winning streak with a 3-1 (20-25, 25-16, 25-23, 25-20) win Friday evening at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
With Duke starting to gain votes in national polls and making a strong push for an NCAA tournament bid, the surging Blue Devils are playing for a lot more than just their seniors this year.
The Blue Devils swept consecutive opponents for the first time this year.
As the regular season winds down, the Blue Devils find themselves in the midst of another winning streak—one that has given them sole possession of second place in the ACC.
Duke has been hit hard with injuries in the preseason, but the unusual circumstances have allowed Luke Kennard to emerge as a leader.
The Blue Devils swept Louisville for the second time this season 3-0 Friday before avenging a loss to Notre Dame Sunday 3-1 at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Coming off of a pair of road wins against Boston College and Syracuse, Duke will look to keep pace with the top teams in the ACC with games against Louisville Friday at 3 p.m. and Notre Dame Sunday at noon at Cameron Indoor Stadium.