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Duke Softball Opens Season at Puerto Vallarta College Challenge
2/7/2024 5:33:00 PM | Softball
DURHAM – Duke softball is set to open its 2024 campaign Thursday with four games in the Puerto Vallarta College Challenge, hosted by Triple Crown Sports, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
HOW TO FOLLOW
All games will be livestreamed on FloSoftball with live stats available through StatBroadcast.
THE SCHEDULE
Thursday, Feb. 8
2 p.m. (1 p.m. CT) – No. 11 Duke vs. No. 1 Oklahoma
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Friday, Feb. 9
11 a.m. (10 a.m. CT) – No. 11 Duke vs. Iowa State
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1:30 p.m. (12:30 p.m. CT) – No. 11 Duke vs. No. 18 Nebraska
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Saturday, Feb. 10
7:30 p.m. (6:30 p.m. CT) – No. 11 Duke vs. Long Beach State
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INSIDE LOOK
Head coach Marissa Young enters her seventh season at the helm of the program and holds a 213-97 overall ledger. She returns 15 letterwinners from last year's team that compiled a program-best 48 wins and earned the right to host an NCAA Super Regional for the first time. The Blue Devils also welcomed four newcomers in freshmen Amiah Burgess and Linh Le, transfer sophomore Aleyah Terrell (Boston College) and graduate transfer Dani Drogemuller (Pittsburgh).
ABOUT THE OPPONENTS
OKLAHOMA
Duke and Oklahoma will face off for the second time in program history after first meeting at the Mark Campbell Invitational in Irvine, Calif., last season, where the Sooners claimed a 4-0 victory. Oklahoma is coming off a national championship season in 2023 after posting a 61-1 record, the best win percentage in NCAA Division I softball history (.984) and Big 12 regular season and tournament titles.
IOWA STATE
Duke and Iowa State are set to faceoff for the first time in program history. The Cyclones are coming off a 25-30 season that ended in the Big 12 Championship semifinals.
NEBRASKA
The Blue Devils and Cornhuskers will also face off for the first time in program lore. No. 18 Nebraska returns all but three players from last season's team that finished with a 36-22 record and made its second straight trip to the NCAA Tournament.
LONG BEACH STATE
Saturday's contest with Long Beach State will mark the teams' first all-time meeting. The Beach went 21-6 in Big West play last season, capturing the program's 10th Big West title and made its 26th NCAA Tournament appearance.
UP NEXT
The Blue Devils return home for their home opener against North Dakota State on Wednesday, Feb. 14 at Duke Softball Stadium. First pitch is slated for 5 p.m.
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 livestreamed on FloSoftball with live stats available through StatBroadcast.
THE SCHEDULE
Thursday, Feb. 8
2 p.m. (1 p.m. CT) – No. 11 Duke vs. No. 1 Oklahoma
Watch | Live Stats
Friday, Feb. 9
11 a.m. (10 a.m. CT) – No. 11 Duke vs. Iowa State
Watch | Live Stats
1:30 p.m. (12:30 p.m. CT) – No. 11 Duke vs. No. 18 Nebraska
Watch | Live Stats
Saturday, Feb. 10
7:30 p.m. (6:30 p.m. CT) – No. 11 Duke vs. Long Beach State
Watch | Live Stats
INSIDE LOOK
Head coach Marissa Young enters her seventh season at the helm of the program and holds a 213-97 overall ledger. She returns 15 letterwinners from last year's team that compiled a program-best 48 wins and earned the right to host an NCAA Super Regional for the first time. The Blue Devils also welcomed four newcomers in freshmen Amiah Burgess and Linh Le, transfer sophomore Aleyah Terrell (Boston College) and graduate transfer Dani Drogemuller (Pittsburgh).
ABOUT THE OPPONENTS
OKLAHOMA
Duke and Oklahoma will face off for the second time in program history after first meeting at the Mark Campbell Invitational in Irvine, Calif., last season, where the Sooners claimed a 4-0 victory. Oklahoma is coming off a national championship season in 2023 after posting a 61-1 record, the best win percentage in NCAA Division I softball history (.984) and Big 12 regular season and tournament titles.
IOWA STATE
Duke and Iowa State are set to faceoff for the first time in program history. The Cyclones are coming off a 25-30 season that ended in the Big 12 Championship semifinals.
NEBRASKA
The Blue Devils and Cornhuskers will also face off for the first time in program lore. No. 18 Nebraska returns all but three players from last season's team that finished with a 36-22 record and made its second straight trip to the NCAA Tournament.
LONG BEACH STATE
Saturday's contest with Long Beach State will mark the teams' first all-time meeting. The Beach went 21-6 in Big West play last season, capturing the program's 10th Big West title and made its 26th NCAA Tournament appearance.
UP NEXT
The Blue Devils return home for their home opener against North Dakota State on Wednesday, Feb. 14 at Duke Softball Stadium. First pitch is slated for 5 p.m.
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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