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Duke Opens NCAA Tournament Friday Against Loyola
5/9/2024 5:52:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
DURHAM - Duke is set for the 2024 NCAA Women's Lacrosse Tournament as it takes on No. 8 Loyola Friday in first round action. Opening draw is set for 4 p.m., on ESPN+.
Duke in the NCAA Tournament
- Duke makes its 22nd NCAA Tournament appearance and the first since 2022.
- The Blue Devils own a 27-21 overall record on the big stage that includes 16 quarterfinal and seven semifinal appearances. Duke last made the semifinals in 2015.
- Under the direction of head coach Kerstin Kimel, the program is 16-3 in first-round play, having won 14 consecutive first-round matchups.
- The Blue Devils have reached the quarterfinals in 12 of their past 14 appearances and the semifinals in six of their past 14.
- Duke looks to advance to the second round for the seventh time in program history and is 4-2 in those contests.
- Duke is 0-3 in NCAA Tournament games in Philadelphia.
Scouting the Greyhounds
- The Greyhounds come into Friday's contest 17-2 overall with their only losses coming to No. 5 Syracuse (16-13) and No. 14 Penn (13-6) as the eighth-ranked team in the nation.
- Offensively, Loyola boasts three players with 90 or more points on the season -- Sydni Black (73g, 28a, 101 pts), Georgia Latch (57g, 39a, 96pts) and Chase Boyle (80g, 14a, 94pts). The Greyhounds are eighth nationally in scoring offense with 15.84 goals per game.
- Boyle leads the team with 192 draw controls to rank third in the nation with 10.11 per game.
- Defender Lily Osborne leads the team with 25 caused turnovers and is second with 25 ground balls.
- Goalie Lauren Spence has amassed nearly 1,000 minutes in the cage and boasts an 8.28 GAA and a .474 save percentage.
Series History
- Duke and Loyola meet for the fifth time in program history and for the first time since 2016 with the series tied, 2-2. The Blue Devils are 1-0 in neutral site meetings, a 14-8 win in the NCAA first round in 2016.
Looking Ahead
- Should Duke advance, it will face host and eighth-seeded Penn or Richmond Sunday at 1 p.m., in the second round.
For more information on Duke women's lacrosse, follow the Blue Devils on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching "DukeWLAX".
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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