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In a late Saturday night matchup, Duke wasted no time. In a scrappy, high-paced game, the Blue Devils blew past Santa Clara 3-0. This was Duke’s third straight-set win of the week as it defeated N.C. Central Wednesday and Coastal Carolina Friday.
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.
After a quick 3-0 win against Elon Tuesday, Duke traveled to compete in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge and extended its win streak to six since a loss to Loyola Chicago August 26.
Duke was tested and partially rose to the challenge this weekend as it took on three teams at the Reamer Club Xtra Special Premier and collected its first win against a ranked team since 2019.
Duke looks to move upward in the ACC standings after a middle-of-the-pack showing in 2022. With its season beginning Friday, The Chronicle's beats are here to preview the campaign.
Before the Blue Devils get their 2023 season underway, The Chronicle's beat writers are here to preview Duke's campaign.
Senior Chloe Beck was the only Duke player to receive first-team honors, with Georgia Drummy and Emma Jackson receiving third-team honors. In doubles, Beck and Ellie Coleman were picked for the third team.
Despite glimpses of hope and endurance shown by the Blue Devils, their season came to an end at the NCAA Singles Championships in a disappointing fashion and was mismatched with their strong regular season.