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Fleming, Johnson Named 2022 Captains
8/1/2022 1:57:00 PM | Volleyball
DURHAM – The Duke volleyball program and head coach Jolene Nagel announced its captains for the 2022 season as seniors Lizzie Fleming and Gracie Johnson will lead the Blue Devils this fall.
The two have combined to play in 162 matches over the last three years.
Since her arrival in Durham, Fleming has played in every match (82) as a 6-3 middle blocker. During her junior fall season, she tallied a career-high 176 kills for an impressive .312 hitting percentage to lead the team. She also spearheaded Duke's blocking contingent with 15 solo blocks and lead the team with 86 block assists for 101.0 total. Throughout her three years on the court, she has played in 292 sets, knocked down 457 kills for a .284 hitting percentage and owns 293 blocks. Fleming owns seven double-digit kill games, including a career-high of 14 kills twice.
"It is the honor of a lifetime to be named a captain of the 2022 Duke volleyball team alongside one of my best friends Gracie Johnson. This is a truly special team that is comprised of women who display incredible talent and character both on and off the court. In reality, we have 18 leaders who put in the extra work to better themselves and the team as a whole. This summer has been an incredible opportunity for us to train together and we CANNOT wait to make a lot of noise in the ACC this upcoming season. Go Blue Devils!" – Lizzie Fleming
"Lizzie is a hard-working, positive leader that gets along with all types of people and makes everyone feel good! She works hard in the classroom, on the court and in the weight room and does it all with a smile. There is never an ask too great for what Lizzie is willing to do to get better or to support her teammates. Her positivity resonates and gives confidence to those around her. She competes in practice every day and when presented with a challenge, rises to the occasion. She is a team player and relishes being part of a team." – head coach Jolene Nagel
Johnson has been a key component to Duke's offense and defense the last three years as a six-rotation outside hitter. She has played in 80 matches for 282 sets and owns 671 kills. Last season, she was second on the team with a career-high 239 kills and added 254 digs, second on the team behind the libero. She's also a force at the net with 127 total blocks. She owns 10 career double-doubles that includes a career-high 23 kills and 19 digs. As a six-rotation player, Johnson also comes in clutch on the defensive end with 605 digs for her career.
"I'm excited to have been selected as one of the captains of a group of outstanding student-athletes who represent the best of Duke. Duke has added a lot of new talent to an experienced core group and is entering the new season in one of the toughest conferences in the country with a great mindset. I'm excited about our potential and the competition we will test ourselves against!" – Gracie Johnson
"Gracie is a competitive, resilient and a tireless athlete. We're so excited to have someone with her tenacity, work ethic and desire to succeed as one of our leaders. She is willing to do whatever it takes and has a great team mentality as well. She leads by example, challenges her teammates in a very supportive manner, cares deeply for her teammates and is driven in the classroom, on the court and in the weight room." – head coach Jolene Nagel
The Blue Devils will welcome Davidson for an exhibition match Saturday, Aug. 20 at 2 p.m., in Cameron Indoor Stadium. Duke opens the 2022 campaign Aug. 26-27 at the BYU Invitational in Provo, Utah.
For more information on Duke volleyball, follow the Blue Devils on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching for "DukeVB".
#GoDuke
The two have combined to play in 162 matches over the last three years.
Since her arrival in Durham, Fleming has played in every match (82) as a 6-3 middle blocker. During her junior fall season, she tallied a career-high 176 kills for an impressive .312 hitting percentage to lead the team. She also spearheaded Duke's blocking contingent with 15 solo blocks and lead the team with 86 block assists for 101.0 total. Throughout her three years on the court, she has played in 292 sets, knocked down 457 kills for a .284 hitting percentage and owns 293 blocks. Fleming owns seven double-digit kill games, including a career-high of 14 kills twice.
"It is the honor of a lifetime to be named a captain of the 2022 Duke volleyball team alongside one of my best friends Gracie Johnson. This is a truly special team that is comprised of women who display incredible talent and character both on and off the court. In reality, we have 18 leaders who put in the extra work to better themselves and the team as a whole. This summer has been an incredible opportunity for us to train together and we CANNOT wait to make a lot of noise in the ACC this upcoming season. Go Blue Devils!" – Lizzie Fleming
"Lizzie is a hard-working, positive leader that gets along with all types of people and makes everyone feel good! She works hard in the classroom, on the court and in the weight room and does it all with a smile. There is never an ask too great for what Lizzie is willing to do to get better or to support her teammates. Her positivity resonates and gives confidence to those around her. She competes in practice every day and when presented with a challenge, rises to the occasion. She is a team player and relishes being part of a team." – head coach Jolene Nagel
Johnson has been a key component to Duke's offense and defense the last three years as a six-rotation outside hitter. She has played in 80 matches for 282 sets and owns 671 kills. Last season, she was second on the team with a career-high 239 kills and added 254 digs, second on the team behind the libero. She's also a force at the net with 127 total blocks. She owns 10 career double-doubles that includes a career-high 23 kills and 19 digs. As a six-rotation player, Johnson also comes in clutch on the defensive end with 605 digs for her career.
"I'm excited to have been selected as one of the captains of a group of outstanding student-athletes who represent the best of Duke. Duke has added a lot of new talent to an experienced core group and is entering the new season in one of the toughest conferences in the country with a great mindset. I'm excited about our potential and the competition we will test ourselves against!" – Gracie Johnson
"Gracie is a competitive, resilient and a tireless athlete. We're so excited to have someone with her tenacity, work ethic and desire to succeed as one of our leaders. She is willing to do whatever it takes and has a great team mentality as well. She leads by example, challenges her teammates in a very supportive manner, cares deeply for her teammates and is driven in the classroom, on the court and in the weight room." – head coach Jolene Nagel
The Blue Devils will welcome Davidson for an exhibition match Saturday, Aug. 20 at 2 p.m., in Cameron Indoor Stadium. Duke opens the 2022 campaign Aug. 26-27 at the BYU Invitational in Provo, Utah.
For more information on Duke volleyball, follow the Blue Devils on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching for "DukeVB".
#GoDuke
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