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No. 5 Duke Sweeps NC State in Regular Season Finale
4/28/2024 10:29:00 PM | Softball
RALEIGH, N.C. – Fifth-ranked Duke softball closed out the regular season with a 5-3 victory over NC State on Sunday to complete the weekend series sweep at Dail Softball Stadium in Raleigh, N.C.
With the win, the Blue Devils improve to 44-6 overall and 20-4 in conference play, while the Wolfpack drops to 27-23 and 3-18 in ACC play.
Duke's pitching staff of seniors Jala Wright and Lillie Walker and sophomore Cassidy Curd shared the circle on Sunday. Wright earned the start, tossing 4.1 innings and allowed two runs off three hits, while striking out three. Walker was credited with the win, after inheriting a one-out bases loaded jam in the bottom of the fifth and surrendered just one run off one hit. Curd picked up the save, after working 2.0 scoreless innings of relief.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Blue Devils turn their attention to postseason play and await seeding for the ACC Championship. Duke is set to host the ACC Championship May 8-11 at Duke Softball Stadium.
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
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With the win, the Blue Devils improve to 44-6 overall and 20-4 in conference play, while the Wolfpack drops to 27-23 and 3-18 in ACC play.
Duke's pitching staff of seniors Jala Wright and Lillie Walker and sophomore Cassidy Curd shared the circle on Sunday. Wright earned the start, tossing 4.1 innings and allowed two runs off three hits, while striking out three. Walker was credited with the win, after inheriting a one-out bases loaded jam in the bottom of the fifth and surrendered just one run off one hit. Curd picked up the save, after working 2.0 scoreless innings of relief.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Blue Devils were quick to load the bases in the opening frame using a hit by pitch and pair of walks. Graduate student Gisele Tapia opened the scoring with a groundout to second base to bring in senior Kelly Torres from third.
- Redshirt-sophomore Jada Baker extended the Blue Devils' edge to 2-0 in the top of the fourth with a sacrifice bunt to score freshman Amiah Burgess, who led off the inning with a hit by pitch.
- NC State sparked its offense in the bottom of the fifth, scoring three runs off three hits to pull ahead 3-2.
- The Blue Devils battled back in the following frame with a two-RBI double from sophomore D'Auna Jennings to regain the lead, 4-3.
- Freshman Amiah Burgess added an insurance run in the top of the seventh with an RBI-single to plate senior Claire Davidson, who reached on a double down the right field line.
- Curd sat down the final three Wolfpack batters in the bottom of the seventh to secure the victory, 5-3.
- The Blue Devils' 44 wins sets a program-high for regular season wins and marked the fourth straight season with 19-plus conference wins.
- The Blue Devils claimed their fifth ACC series sweep of the season after also defeating Syracuse, Virginia Tech, North Carolina and Clemson in three-game sets.
- Overall, the Blue Devils have outscored the Wolfpack 91-31 in the 15 all-time meetings.
- Walker improves her season ledger to 11-1, after 24 appearances in the circle.
- Curd picked up her second save of the weekend series and third of the year.
The Blue Devils turn their attention to postseason play and await seeding for the ACC Championship. Duke is set to host the ACC Championship May 8-11 at Duke Softball Stadium.
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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