Upcoming Event: Women's Tennis at Kitty Harrison Invitational on September 12, 2025
Women's Tennis
at Kitty Harrison Invitational
.png&width=24&height=24&type=webp)
Durham City Council Honors 2006-07 Championship Teams
10/15/2007 12:00:00 AM | Field Hockey, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Soccer, Women's Basketball, Women's Golf, Women's Lacrosse, Volleyball, Athletics
DURHAM, N.C. --- The Durham City Council recognized seven athletic teams from Duke University that captured championships or reached the Final Four in 2006-07. The ceremony was a part of the council's meeting this evening.
The seven teams included field hockey, men's soccer, volleyball, women's basketball, women's golf, and men's and women's lacrosse. Student-athletes and coaches from each team attended a reception prior to being recognized by Durham mayor Bill Bell and the city council. Duke President Richard H. Brodhead and Director of Athletics Joe Alleva were also in attendance.
“These are not only young people who have achieved on the playing field and court, but are excellent students and great citizens of this wonderful city,” said Brodhead.
The 2006 field hockey team reached the NCAA Final Four for the fourth consecutive year, and in doing so became only the sixth team ever to accomplish the feat. The team finished the year with an overall record of 16-6. Duke had four players receive All-America recognition, seven players named to the All-South Region squad and a league-high seven student-athletes were placed on the ACC All-Academic team. Midfielder Amy Stopford was a Honda Sports Award finalist and a third team CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America selection.
The 2006 men's soccer team won the ACC regular season and tournament titles. The regular season championship was the sixth in school history and fourth in 10 years and the tournament title was the second straight and fifth overall for the program. The squad won 18 games, which tied for the second-most in Duke soccer history. The Blue Devils achieved a final regular season ranking of No. 1 and made the NCAA Tournament for the seventh time in nine seasons and 20th time overall. They earned the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament and advanced to the national quarterfinals for the sixth time. Midfielder Michael Videira was a Hermann Trophy semifinalist while earning All-America and Academic All-America honors.
The 2006 volleyball team won the ACC championship and posted the most conference victories in ACC history with 21. The team advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive year and went undefeated at home with a 14-0 record. Duke earned the GamePlan/AVCA Academic Award and placed two student-athletes on the AVCA All-America honorable mention team. Setter Ali Hausfeld was tabbed the ACC Player of the Year and outside hitter Rachael Moss was named the ACC and East Region Freshman of the Year. Head coach Jolene Nagel was honored as the ACC and East Region Coach of the Year.
The 2006-07 women's basketball team captured the ACC regular season title with a perfect 14-0 record. The Blue Devils became the 14th team in NCAA history to finish the regular season with an undefeated record at 29-0 and advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the 12th consecutive season. Point guard Lindsey Harding was named the Naismith National Player of the Year and the WBCA Defensive Player of the Year while Alison Bales was a USBWA All-America choice.
The 2006-07 women's golf team registered its third consecutive NCAA Championship and Amanda Blumenherst earned her second consecutive NCAA Player of the Year honor. The squad also won its 12th straight ACC title. Head coach Dan Brooks was named National Coach of the Year for the fifth time in his career and set the NCAA women's golf record for all-time victories with 103. The team also had five members earn All-America accolades.
The 2007 men's lacrosse team secured the ACC regular season and tournament championships. The tournament title was the fourth in the program's history. The Blue Devils won 17 games, which tied the NCAA record for victories in a season, and advanced to the national championship game for the second time in three years. Duke set a school record with 12 straight wins and placed a league-high 15 student-athletes on the All-ACC Academic team. Seven Blue Devils received All-America recognition and attackman Matt Danowski became Duke's all-time leading scorer with 256 career points and received the Tewaaraton Trophy as the National Player of the Year. Head coach John Danowski was named ACC Coach of the Year in his first year at the helm of the Blue Devils.
The 2007 women's lacrosse team won the ACC regular season championship, marking the program's fourth consecutive regular season title. The team made the NCAA tournament for the 10th straight season, earning the No. 2 seed. The Blue Devils reached the NCAA Final Four for the third consecutive season and the fourth time in nine years. Attacker Caroline Cryer was a Tewaaraton Trophy and Honda Award finalist for National Player of the Year. The team had five players earn All-America recognition.
-d-u-k-e-
Players Mentioned
C
/ Women's Basketball
PLAYER
/ Women's Golf
A
/ Women's LacrosseA
/ Men's Lacrosse
G
/ Women's BasketballS
/ Volleyball
OH
/ VolleyballM
/ Field HockeyM
/ Men's SoccerCelebrating 10 Years of ACE!
Thursday, July 10
Celebrating 10 Years of ACE
Wednesday, July 09
Blue Devil 360: NCAA Champion
Wednesday, March 26
Duke Athletics - Top 5 Plays of February!
Thursday, March 13
