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DWLax Flashback: Duke Tops North Carolina, 14-4, in ACC Semifinals
4/24/2020 1:34:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
Friday would have been the semifinals of the 2020 ACC Tournament for the 2019-20 Duke women's lacrosse team. Let's take a look back at one of the most dominant ACC Semifinal Performance, 2009's triumph over North Carolina in the Semifinals of the ACC Tournament in Blacksburg, Va. Check out the original GoDuke.com release here.
A strong overall performance on both sides of the ball vaulted the No. 5 Duke women's lacrosse team to a 14-4 win over No. 4 North Carolina in the 2009 ACC Tournament Semifinals in Blacksburg, Va.
Duke opened the contest with five consecutive goals over the first 12 minutes of play, the first three coming from the stick of Carolyn Davis and the next two from Caroline Cryer. North Carolina's Corey Donohue responded with a pair but Duke scored four of the next five to take a 9-3 lead into halftime.
The Blue Devils continued to roll, outscoring their opponents 5-1 in the second half to secure the 14-4 victory. Duke's 10 goal win was the largest win over a North Carolina team in program history.
Davis ended with five points on four goals and an assist while Megan Del Monte matched her point count with five through three goals and two assists. In addition, Lindsay Gilbride also netted a hat trick.
"The ACC Tournament was always my favorite time of the year," Davis reflected. "Everything kicked off at the ACC banquet where all the teams converged, got dolled up in spring dresses and put friendly smiles on their faces. There was noting sweeter than facing those same girls in uniform days later to compete on the field. Winning these games held a different weight."
Kim Imbesi was stellar in the goal for Duke. The senior had 12 saves for the third time that season on her way to limiting North Carolina to just four goals, including one in the second half. Sara Giedgowd led the Blue Devils with two caused turnovers.
In addition, Duke avoided mental mistakes in the second half, committing no fouls and giving up no free position shots to North Carolina.
Duke also dominated the draw control, out-doing the Tar Heels 14-6 in the circle. The Blue Devils allowed North Carolina to get just one draw in the second half. The draw control was a balanced effort for the Blue Devils with nine different athletes getting at least one draw.
The win sent Duke to its fifth ACC Tournament Championship game where it ultimately lost a tight game to undefeated and No. 1 Maryland, 11-12.
#GoDuke
A strong overall performance on both sides of the ball vaulted the No. 5 Duke women's lacrosse team to a 14-4 win over No. 4 North Carolina in the 2009 ACC Tournament Semifinals in Blacksburg, Va.
Duke opened the contest with five consecutive goals over the first 12 minutes of play, the first three coming from the stick of Carolyn Davis and the next two from Caroline Cryer. North Carolina's Corey Donohue responded with a pair but Duke scored four of the next five to take a 9-3 lead into halftime.
The Blue Devils continued to roll, outscoring their opponents 5-1 in the second half to secure the 14-4 victory. Duke's 10 goal win was the largest win over a North Carolina team in program history.
Davis ended with five points on four goals and an assist while Megan Del Monte matched her point count with five through three goals and two assists. In addition, Lindsay Gilbride also netted a hat trick.
"The ACC Tournament was always my favorite time of the year," Davis reflected. "Everything kicked off at the ACC banquet where all the teams converged, got dolled up in spring dresses and put friendly smiles on their faces. There was noting sweeter than facing those same girls in uniform days later to compete on the field. Winning these games held a different weight."
Kim Imbesi was stellar in the goal for Duke. The senior had 12 saves for the third time that season on her way to limiting North Carolina to just four goals, including one in the second half. Sara Giedgowd led the Blue Devils with two caused turnovers.
In addition, Duke avoided mental mistakes in the second half, committing no fouls and giving up no free position shots to North Carolina.
Duke also dominated the draw control, out-doing the Tar Heels 14-6 in the circle. The Blue Devils allowed North Carolina to get just one draw in the second half. The draw control was a balanced effort for the Blue Devils with nine different athletes getting at least one draw.
The win sent Duke to its fifth ACC Tournament Championship game where it ultimately lost a tight game to undefeated and No. 1 Maryland, 11-12.
#GoDuke
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