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4 p.m.
Field Hockey
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Sunday, September 22
Durham, N.C.
12:00 PM
Duke University
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Ohio
Jillian Wolgemuth and Josie Varney
Photo by: Darren Miller
Field Hockey Returns Home to Host Ohio Sunday
9/21/2019 9:16:00β―AM | Field Hockey
Blue Devils Welcome Bobcats at Noon on ACCNX
DURHAM, N.C. β The second-ranked Blue Devils return to Williams Field at Jack Katz Stadium for the first time since Aug. 30, hosting Ohio University Sunday on ACCNX.
One of three remaining unbeaten teams in Division I, Duke enters Sunday's non-conference matchup at 6-0. The six consecutive wins to start the season mark the best start for the program since 2016.
Sunday marks the beginning of a seven-game stretch that keeps the Blue Devils close to home.
No. 2 Duke vs. Ohio
Sunday, 12 p.m. l Durham, N.C. β Williams Field at Jack Katz Stadum
ACCNX l Live Stats
Four different Blue Devils scored as third-ranked Duke shut out Ohio, 4-0, Oct. 26, 2018 in non-conference action at the Bobcats' Pruitt Field. Head coach Pam Bustin's squad capped the regular season with a 14-4 record and the program improved to 4-1 all-time against Ohio.
Ohio edged Appalachian State, 6-5, Friday night in the teams' MAC opener to move to 4-1 on the season. The Bobcats roll into Durham on a three-game win streak, having also defeated Davidson and Lock Haven during this September stretch. Four fourth-quarter tallies helped Ohio push past the Mountaineers Friday after falling behind, 5-2. Bobcat junior Leah Warren led the way with two of the team's late goals.
Kendall Ballard paces all Bobcat players with 12 points on four goals and four assists while Warren has recorded four goals on the year. Redshirt senior goalkeeper Sophia Boothby has compiled 19 saves in five contests while three other Bobcats have been credited with defensive saves.
Duke is 57-7-3 historically against MAC teams.
Sunday Promotions
The Duke field hockey program will host a Children First Field Hockey Celebration Sunday at Williams Field at Jack Katz Stadium. Giveaways include Duke field hockey gear and freeze pops. All children are invited to join a halftime shootaround on the field and encouraged to stick around for postgame autographs with the team.
Follow Duke Marketing on Twitter for more on the latest giveaways and promotions.
Noting Duke
Chasing a Historic Start
With six consecutive wins to kick off the year, head coach Pam Bustin's 2019 squad has matched the second-best start in program history. The 2016 Blue Devils started the fall 8-0 en route to a 16-4 finish.
Only three unbeaten teams remain in Division I following Friday night's action.
Div. I Unbeaten Teams (Record) β Up Next
Duke (6-0) β vs. Ohio Sunday
North Carolina (6-0) β at Appalachian State Sunday
Liberty (5-0) β at Wake Forest Sunday
Miller's Moxie
Freshman forward Hannah Miller has enjoyed a high-scoring start to her collegiate career, leading the Blue Devils with five goals through the first six games of the season. Her three goals in two contests last weekend - including the game winner at No. 7 Iowa in double overtime - yielded the first award of her Duke career as the Malvern, Pa., native was named the ACC Offensive Player of the Week.
Miller impressed in her Duke debut Aug. 30 against ninth-ranked Penn State, putting away what would prove to be the game winner in the 28th minute. She capitalized on a quick drive up the field by the Blue Devils, finishing on an assist from Leah Crouse for her first collegiate goal.
The Blue Devils remained at No. 2 in this week's national rankings after improving to 6-0 with wins over then-No. 7 Iowa and Cal on the road. After coming in at No. 3 in the preseason edition of the Penn Monto/NFHCA Division I Coaches Poll, Duke moved up to No. 2 last week. The ranking marked the highest for the program since November, 2017. Duke is one of three ACC programs inside the top five of the latest national poll.
Road Warriors
Duke returns to the familiar confines of Williams Field at Jack Katz Stadium following five consecutive games away from Durham. The Blue Devils went unbeaten in that stretch with three true road game victories and two neutral site wins. Four of the five victories in the recent road stretch came over ranked opponents.
Devilish on Defense
Duke tops the ACC and ranks third in the country this week in goals against average (0.61). The Blue Devils are also second in the conference and tied for 18th nationally with two shutouts on the season.
Anchored by redshirt senior goalkeeper Sammi Steele, the defensive unit has surrendered just four goals in six outings. The squad has held five of six opponents to single-digit shots and also boasts two contests in which opponents did not garner a single penalty corner opportunity.
A Blue Devil received a nod as the ACC Defensive Player of the Week on two consecutive occasions. Senior back Jillian Wolgemuth was awarded the conference's first defensive honor of the season and Steele reeled in conference and national accolades last week. Steele has totaled nine saves in the past three games and notched four in a B1G/ACC Cup shutout of then-No. 2 Maryland, including a diving stop on a penalty stroke attempt by the Terrapins. Wolgemuth was also credited with a defensive save in the 1-0 win.
Posternak's Career Day
Lily Posternak scored the first two goals in a 4-1 defeat of California last Friday for a career-best performance by the junior midfielder. She owns three goals on the season and four for her career. Posternak is one of four Blue Devils with a multiple-goal game in 2019, joining teammates Olivia Sahaydak (Penn State, 8/30), Haley Schleicher (William & Mary, 9/1) and Hannah Miller (Iowa, 9/15).
#GoDuke
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One of three remaining unbeaten teams in Division I, Duke enters Sunday's non-conference matchup at 6-0. The six consecutive wins to start the season mark the best start for the program since 2016.
Sunday marks the beginning of a seven-game stretch that keeps the Blue Devils close to home.
No. 2 Duke vs. Ohio
Sunday, 12 p.m. l Durham, N.C. β Williams Field at Jack Katz Stadum
ACCNX l Live Stats
Four different Blue Devils scored as third-ranked Duke shut out Ohio, 4-0, Oct. 26, 2018 in non-conference action at the Bobcats' Pruitt Field. Head coach Pam Bustin's squad capped the regular season with a 14-4 record and the program improved to 4-1 all-time against Ohio.
Ohio edged Appalachian State, 6-5, Friday night in the teams' MAC opener to move to 4-1 on the season. The Bobcats roll into Durham on a three-game win streak, having also defeated Davidson and Lock Haven during this September stretch. Four fourth-quarter tallies helped Ohio push past the Mountaineers Friday after falling behind, 5-2. Bobcat junior Leah Warren led the way with two of the team's late goals.
Kendall Ballard paces all Bobcat players with 12 points on four goals and four assists while Warren has recorded four goals on the year. Redshirt senior goalkeeper Sophia Boothby has compiled 19 saves in five contests while three other Bobcats have been credited with defensive saves.
Duke is 57-7-3 historically against MAC teams.
Sunday Promotions
The Duke field hockey program will host a Children First Field Hockey Celebration Sunday at Williams Field at Jack Katz Stadium. Giveaways include Duke field hockey gear and freeze pops. All children are invited to join a halftime shootaround on the field and encouraged to stick around for postgame autographs with the team.
Follow Duke Marketing on Twitter for more on the latest giveaways and promotions.
Noting Duke
Chasing a Historic Start
With six consecutive wins to kick off the year, head coach Pam Bustin's 2019 squad has matched the second-best start in program history. The 2016 Blue Devils started the fall 8-0 en route to a 16-4 finish.
Only three unbeaten teams remain in Division I following Friday night's action.
Div. I Unbeaten Teams (Record) β Up Next
Duke (6-0) β vs. Ohio Sunday
North Carolina (6-0) β at Appalachian State Sunday
Liberty (5-0) β at Wake Forest Sunday
Miller's Moxie
Freshman forward Hannah Miller has enjoyed a high-scoring start to her collegiate career, leading the Blue Devils with five goals through the first six games of the season. Her three goals in two contests last weekend - including the game winner at No. 7 Iowa in double overtime - yielded the first award of her Duke career as the Malvern, Pa., native was named the ACC Offensive Player of the Week.
Miller impressed in her Duke debut Aug. 30 against ninth-ranked Penn State, putting away what would prove to be the game winner in the 28th minute. She capitalized on a quick drive up the field by the Blue Devils, finishing on an assist from Leah Crouse for her first collegiate goal.
Holding Steady
The Blue Devils remained at No. 2 in this week's national rankings after improving to 6-0 with wins over then-No. 7 Iowa and Cal on the road. After coming in at No. 3 in the preseason edition of the Penn Monto/NFHCA Division I Coaches Poll, Duke moved up to No. 2 last week. The ranking marked the highest for the program since November, 2017. Duke is one of three ACC programs inside the top five of the latest national poll.
Road Warriors
Duke returns to the familiar confines of Williams Field at Jack Katz Stadium following five consecutive games away from Durham. The Blue Devils went unbeaten in that stretch with three true road game victories and two neutral site wins. Four of the five victories in the recent road stretch came over ranked opponents.
Devilish on Defense
Duke tops the ACC and ranks third in the country this week in goals against average (0.61). The Blue Devils are also second in the conference and tied for 18th nationally with two shutouts on the season.
Anchored by redshirt senior goalkeeper Sammi Steele, the defensive unit has surrendered just four goals in six outings. The squad has held five of six opponents to single-digit shots and also boasts two contests in which opponents did not garner a single penalty corner opportunity.
A Blue Devil received a nod as the ACC Defensive Player of the Week on two consecutive occasions. Senior back Jillian Wolgemuth was awarded the conference's first defensive honor of the season and Steele reeled in conference and national accolades last week. Steele has totaled nine saves in the past three games and notched four in a B1G/ACC Cup shutout of then-No. 2 Maryland, including a diving stop on a penalty stroke attempt by the Terrapins. Wolgemuth was also credited with a defensive save in the 1-0 win.
Posternak's Career Day
Lily Posternak scored the first two goals in a 4-1 defeat of California last Friday for a career-best performance by the junior midfielder. She owns three goals on the season and four for her career. Posternak is one of four Blue Devils with a multiple-goal game in 2019, joining teammates Olivia Sahaydak (Penn State, 8/30), Haley Schleicher (William & Mary, 9/1) and Hannah Miller (Iowa, 9/15).
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