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No. 8 Duke Softball Set to Host Duke Invitational Friday
2/22/2024 4:27:00 PM | Softball
DURHAM – No. 8 Duke softball welcomes Boston University, Elon, Michigan State and Villanova to Duke Softball Stadium for the Duke Invitational Feb. 23-25.
HOW TO FOLLOW
All games will be broadcast on ACC Network Extra with live stats available through StatBroadcast.
THE SCHEDULE
Friday, Feb. 23
7:30 p.m. – Duke vs. Villanova
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Saturday, Feb. 24
5 p.m. – Duke vs. Boston University
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7:30 p.m. – Duke vs. Michigan State
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Sunday, Feb. 25
1 p.m. – Duke vs. Villanova
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3:30 p.m. – Duke vs. Elon
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INSIDE THE SERIES
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Boston University leads the all-time series, 1-0, after first meeting in 2018. The Terriers earned the 7-4 win over the Blue Devils during the FAU Invitational in Boca Raton, Fla. BU enters the weekend with a 10-0 record, the best start in program history.
ELON
Sunday's matchup marks the seventh all-time meeting of the two teams. The Blue Devils lead the series, 5-1, including a 4-0 record when playing in Durham. In the last meeting, senior Claire Davidson and sophomore Sophie Garner-MacKinnon combined in the circle to shut out the Pheonix, 4-0, after allowing just four runners to reach base on a pair of walks and two errors.
MICHIGAN STATE
The Blue Devils and Spartans are set to face off for the second time in program history after first meeting during Duke's inaugural 2018 season. Duke defeated Michigan State, 3-0, during the FAU Invitational in Boca Raton, Fla.
VILLANOVA
Duke and Villanova will matchup twice during the invitational for the second and third all-time meetings in program lore. The Blue Devils hold the 1-0 advantage over the Wildcats after claiming a 4-2 victory to open the T-Mobile Tournament, hosted by Florida, in Gainesville, Fla. in 2022.
UP NEXT
The Blue Devils open conference play next weekend as they host Syracuse for a three-game series Mar. 1-3 at Duke Softball Stadium. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. on Friday.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils softball, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeSOFTBALL"
Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
#GoDuke
HOW TO FOLLOW
All games will be broadcast on ACC Network Extra with live stats available through StatBroadcast.
THE SCHEDULE
Friday, Feb. 23
7:30 p.m. – Duke vs. Villanova
Watch | Live Stats
Saturday, Feb. 24
5 p.m. – Duke vs. Boston University
Watch | Live Stats
7:30 p.m. – Duke vs. Michigan State
Watch | Live Stats
Sunday, Feb. 25
1 p.m. – Duke vs. Villanova
Watch | Live Stats
3:30 p.m. – Duke vs. Elon
Watch | Live Stats
INSIDE THE SERIES
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Boston University leads the all-time series, 1-0, after first meeting in 2018. The Terriers earned the 7-4 win over the Blue Devils during the FAU Invitational in Boca Raton, Fla. BU enters the weekend with a 10-0 record, the best start in program history.
ELON
Sunday's matchup marks the seventh all-time meeting of the two teams. The Blue Devils lead the series, 5-1, including a 4-0 record when playing in Durham. In the last meeting, senior Claire Davidson and sophomore Sophie Garner-MacKinnon combined in the circle to shut out the Pheonix, 4-0, after allowing just four runners to reach base on a pair of walks and two errors.
MICHIGAN STATE
The Blue Devils and Spartans are set to face off for the second time in program history after first meeting during Duke's inaugural 2018 season. Duke defeated Michigan State, 3-0, during the FAU Invitational in Boca Raton, Fla.
VILLANOVA
Duke and Villanova will matchup twice during the invitational for the second and third all-time meetings in program lore. The Blue Devils hold the 1-0 advantage over the Wildcats after claiming a 4-2 victory to open the T-Mobile Tournament, hosted by Florida, in Gainesville, Fla. in 2022.
UP NEXT
The Blue Devils open conference play next weekend as they host Syracuse for a three-game series Mar. 1-3 at Duke Softball Stadium. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. on Friday.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils softball, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeSOFTBALL"
Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
#GoDuke
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