DURHAM, N.C. – Duke senior defender
Callie Humphrey and sophomore
Maddie Jenner were named Preseason All-America by
Inside Lacrosse, the organization announced Wednesday afternoon.
Humphrey's, a third-team selection, earned recognition for a second consecutive year after being tabbed honorable mention last season. Jenner garnered honorable mention praise for draw controls and attack by the organization.
The senior from Summit, N.J., started all 19 games on defense just a year ago for the Blue Devils, leading Duke in ground balls (35) and caused turnovers (21). During the month of March, Humphrey registered at least one caused turnover a game for five straight outings. She added her first career goal and only score of her career against Davidson in a 17-8 victory on March 18.
Jenner appeared in 17 games last season, starting one. Her 88 draw controls helped Duke lead the country in draw control percentage (.657) and rank second in draw controls per game (18.74) in 2019. In addition, she added 13 goals, one assist, four ground balls and a caused turnover.
Over the summer, Jenner captured gold with the U.S. U-19 team at the 2019 Under-19 World Lacrosse Championships in Peterborough, Ontario. She was named to the All-World Team for her performance at the tournament.
Duke women's lacrosse kicks off the season at home on February 7 when the Blue Devils take on Gardner-Webb. The game starts at 4 p.m., at Koskinen Stadium. Tickets can be purchased online
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