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Duke University
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Wake Forest
Blue Devils Set for Weekend with Wake Forest
10/22/2020 3:00:00 PM | Field Hockey
DURHAM, N.C. – Duke field hockey is set to play two games against Wake Forest this weekend, beginning with an ACC contest on Friday, Oct. 23 in Winston-Salem and a non-conference matchup on Sunday, Oct. 25 at home.
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Friday's game will be available to watch on RSN while Sunday's game is scheduled to be Duke's last ACC Network game of the fall regular season. For more information on where to watch RSN in market or out-of-market, visit theACC.com. Access to ACCN is determined by your TV provider and can be streamed through the ESPN App. For more information and to get access to ACC Network, go to GetACCN.com.
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HISTORY WITH THE DEMON DEACONS
Friday's contest will be the 77th meeting between Duke and Wake Forest as the Blue Devils lead the all-time series, 43-33. Duke is 13-17 when playing at Kentner Stadium and 20-11 when playing at Williams Field at Jack Katz Stadium.
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The Blue Devils and Demon Deacons last met on Oct. 11, 2019 in Durham where Duke notched a 4-0 shutout on its home turf. Duke saw goals from Hannah Miller (2), Leah Crouse and Olivia Sahaydak in the victory.
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SCOUTING WAKE FOREST
Wake Forest enters the weekend with a 1-5 overall record and an 0-3 mark in ACC action. The Demon Deacons' only win of the season came at Virginia Sept. 26 as they topped the Cavaliers, 2-1. The 2020 campaign marks head coach Jennifer Averill's 29th season at Wake Forest. She returned 13 players from last year's squad, including the top-three goal scorers.
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DUKE DROPS OVERTIME BATTLE AT NORTH CAROLINA
Despite a two-goal comeback to force overtime, Duke dropped a hard-fought battle at North Carolina, 5-4, on Sunday afternoon. The Blue Devils saw goals from sophomore Josie Varney, senior Lily Posternak, Crouse and senior Lexi Davidson.
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After the Tar Heels took a 4-2 lead in the 47th minute, Crouse scored less than a minute later off a penalty corner. With 10 seconds left in regulation, Duke earned a penalty stroke and Davidson buried it to tie the game. The Blue Devils saw an early chance in overtime, but North Carolina capitalized on a Duke yellow card and scored in the 65th minute to win.
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Sunday's game was the first time Duke vs. North Carolina has gone into overtime since Nov. 6, 2014.
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UP NEXT
Duke hosts Virginia Saturday, Oct. 31, for its final game of the fall regular season. Saturday's Halloween matchup is slated for a 1 p.m. start at Williams Field at Jack Katz Stadium and will be available to watch on ACCNX.
#GoDuke
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Friday's game will be available to watch on RSN while Sunday's game is scheduled to be Duke's last ACC Network game of the fall regular season. For more information on where to watch RSN in market or out-of-market, visit theACC.com. Access to ACCN is determined by your TV provider and can be streamed through the ESPN App. For more information and to get access to ACC Network, go to GetACCN.com.
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| Duke at Wake Forest Friday, Oct. 23 at 3 p.m. Kentner Stadium RSN | Live Stats |
Duke vs. Wake Forest Sunday, Oct. 25 at 12 p.m. Jack Katz Stadium ACCN | Live Stats |
HISTORY WITH THE DEMON DEACONS
Friday's contest will be the 77th meeting between Duke and Wake Forest as the Blue Devils lead the all-time series, 43-33. Duke is 13-17 when playing at Kentner Stadium and 20-11 when playing at Williams Field at Jack Katz Stadium.
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The Blue Devils and Demon Deacons last met on Oct. 11, 2019 in Durham where Duke notched a 4-0 shutout on its home turf. Duke saw goals from Hannah Miller (2), Leah Crouse and Olivia Sahaydak in the victory.
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SCOUTING WAKE FOREST
Wake Forest enters the weekend with a 1-5 overall record and an 0-3 mark in ACC action. The Demon Deacons' only win of the season came at Virginia Sept. 26 as they topped the Cavaliers, 2-1. The 2020 campaign marks head coach Jennifer Averill's 29th season at Wake Forest. She returned 13 players from last year's squad, including the top-three goal scorers.
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DUKE DROPS OVERTIME BATTLE AT NORTH CAROLINA
Despite a two-goal comeback to force overtime, Duke dropped a hard-fought battle at North Carolina, 5-4, on Sunday afternoon. The Blue Devils saw goals from sophomore Josie Varney, senior Lily Posternak, Crouse and senior Lexi Davidson.
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After the Tar Heels took a 4-2 lead in the 47th minute, Crouse scored less than a minute later off a penalty corner. With 10 seconds left in regulation, Duke earned a penalty stroke and Davidson buried it to tie the game. The Blue Devils saw an early chance in overtime, but North Carolina capitalized on a Duke yellow card and scored in the 65th minute to win.
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Sunday's game was the first time Duke vs. North Carolina has gone into overtime since Nov. 6, 2014.
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UP NEXT
Duke hosts Virginia Saturday, Oct. 31, for its final game of the fall regular season. Saturday's Halloween matchup is slated for a 1 p.m. start at Williams Field at Jack Katz Stadium and will be available to watch on ACCNX.
#GoDuke
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