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Blue Devils Climb in Weekly Rankings
2/22/2022 12:20:00 PM | Softball
DURHAM – After another 4-1 weekend at the T-Mobile Tournament, the Duke softball program has set another program high in the latest week of collegiate rankings.
The Blue Devils earned their highest ranking in program history in the D1 Softball poll, matching last week's all-time high of No. 9 from Softball America. The poll marked the biggest jump of the week for the Blue Devils.
In the most used USA Today/NFCA rankings, Duke continued its rise, moving up to No. 13 in the nation.
The Blue Devils turned in another successful weekend at the T-Mobile Tournament, defeating Villanova, Louisville, and Florida A&M (twice). Freshman Ana Gold and graduate student Jameson Kavel were key pieces of the offense, with Gold hitting .500 with two home runs, four RBI, two doubles and two stolen bases, while Kavel hit .400 with two home runs, five RBI, three doubles and a triple.
Sophomore Claire Davidson also had a big week at the plate and in the circle. Davidson reached safely in all three at-bats, hitting two home runs, including one grand slam, for six RBI. In the circle, Davidson went 2-0, striking out 10 batters while registering a 3.38 ERA.
Duke will open the home schedule with several games, beginning with a matchup against Elon on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. The Blue Devils will then host the Duke Invitational, welcoming No. 19 Michigan, Army and Northern Kentucky to Duke Softball Stadium for several games between Friday through Sunday.
Duke Rankings List
D1 Softball: #9 (Up three spots from #12)
Softball America: #10 (Down one spot from #9)
ESPN/USA Softball: #13 (Up one spot from #14)
USA Today/NFCA: #13 (Up one spot from #14)
To stay up to date with Blue Devils softball, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeSOFTBALL".
#GoDuke
The Blue Devils earned their highest ranking in program history in the D1 Softball poll, matching last week's all-time high of No. 9 from Softball America. The poll marked the biggest jump of the week for the Blue Devils.
In the most used USA Today/NFCA rankings, Duke continued its rise, moving up to No. 13 in the nation.
The Blue Devils turned in another successful weekend at the T-Mobile Tournament, defeating Villanova, Louisville, and Florida A&M (twice). Freshman Ana Gold and graduate student Jameson Kavel were key pieces of the offense, with Gold hitting .500 with two home runs, four RBI, two doubles and two stolen bases, while Kavel hit .400 with two home runs, five RBI, three doubles and a triple.
Sophomore Claire Davidson also had a big week at the plate and in the circle. Davidson reached safely in all three at-bats, hitting two home runs, including one grand slam, for six RBI. In the circle, Davidson went 2-0, striking out 10 batters while registering a 3.38 ERA.
Duke will open the home schedule with several games, beginning with a matchup against Elon on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. The Blue Devils will then host the Duke Invitational, welcoming No. 19 Michigan, Army and Northern Kentucky to Duke Softball Stadium for several games between Friday through Sunday.
Duke Rankings List
D1 Softball: #9 (Up three spots from #12)
Softball America: #10 (Down one spot from #9)
ESPN/USA Softball: #13 (Up one spot from #14)
USA Today/NFCA: #13 (Up one spot from #14)
To stay up to date with Blue Devils softball, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeSOFTBALL".
#GoDuke
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