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Duke Travels to No. 18 ODU and No. 12 Liberty This Weekend
9/12/2024 2:14:00 PM | Field Hockey
The Opening Hit
By the Numbers
6 - Points needed by junior Alaina McVeigh to become the 43rd Blue Devil to record 50 career points
109:50 - Minutes it's been since Duke allowed a goal, going back to the first quarter against Northwestern
2 -Shutouts for the Blue Devils through four games, tied for first in the ACC and fifth nationally.
3 - Shutouts for Old Dominion in its first four outings, tied with Northwestern for the most in the country
14 - Shots allowed by the Monarchs through four games this season, just 3.5 per game, including only four in the first halves overall
5 - Of senior Josephine Palde's seven career goals that are game winners, including the single goal last weekend at Maryland
22-3 - Shot margin for the Blue Devils in the third quarter this season
96-87 - Duke's record against top-20 opponents under Pam Bustin
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A Glance at the Blue Devils
Palde Is Clutch and Saving The Best For Last?
Series Histories          Â
Blue Devils' Close Calls with The Flames    Â
A Win Friday Would
A Weekend Sweep Would
Next Game
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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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- Fourth-ranked Duke continues its four-game road swing at No. 18 Old Dominion and at No. 12 Liberty. The Blue Devils face the Monarchs, Sept. 13 at 5 p.m., and the Flames two days later, Sept. 15 at 1 p.m.. The games, both broadcast on ESPN+, will be the third and fourth this season against top-20 teams.
- Duke moved up one spot to fourth in the first NFHCA poll of the 2024 season, following its 1-0 win over then-No. 4 Maryland. The Blue Devils' lone loss came against top-ranked Northwestern last weekend. Alaina McVeigh is the top scorer with three goals and seven points overall. Defensively, Duke has allowed just two goals all season and hasn't given up a goal in 109:50. Â
- Old Dominion is one of 10 remaining unbeaten teams, sporting a 4-0 record. The Monarchs' 0.25 goals against average is second nationally. Thanks to nine goals against Queens, ODU also ranks second with 4.75 goals scored per game average. Liberty is 2-1 with the loss coming to No. 3 Virginia. The Flames own wins against Indiana (2-1 2OT) and Kent State (4-1).
By the Numbers
6 - Points needed by junior Alaina McVeigh to become the 43rd Blue Devil to record 50 career points
109:50 - Minutes it's been since Duke allowed a goal, going back to the first quarter against Northwestern
2 -Shutouts for the Blue Devils through four games, tied for first in the ACC and fifth nationally.
3 - Shutouts for Old Dominion in its first four outings, tied with Northwestern for the most in the country
14 - Shots allowed by the Monarchs through four games this season, just 3.5 per game, including only four in the first halves overall
5 - Of senior Josephine Palde's seven career goals that are game winners, including the single goal last weekend at Maryland
22-3 - Shot margin for the Blue Devils in the third quarter this season
96-87 - Duke's record against top-20 opponents under Pam Bustin
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A Glance at the Blue Devils
- The Blue Devils are 3-1 and ranked fourth following the 1-0 win against then No. 4 Maryland. Duke has allowed just three goals, with two coming against No. 1 Northwestern. Alaina McVeigh is the top threat offensively with three markers this season. Six different Blue Devils have scored overall.
- Defensively, Duke is allowing just 5.75 shots per game and has been outstanding in the third quarter in giving up just three shots overall. The Blue Devils own a commanding 22-3 edge in shots and an 8-1 advantage in penalty corners in the third quarter.
Palde Is Clutch and Saving The Best For Last?
- Senior Josephine Palde registered the lone goal in the win over No. 4 Maryland, her second tally of the 2024 season. With two goals already this year, Palde has matched her total in both the 2022 and 2023 seasons. The native of Schwenksville, Pennsylvania finished last season with two goals and two assists after having two goals and six assists as a sophomore.
- With seven goals in her career, five of them are game winners. Of the five winning goals, four came in 1-0 victories, while the fifth was the opening score in a 2-0 blanking of Wake Forest.
Series Histories          Â
- Duke and Old Dominion meet for the 47th time overall. The two squads first met in 1980 and have been scheduled to play every year except the unique 2020-21 season. The contest in 2022 was canceled due to weather. The Monarchs lead the series 24-22, but Duke has won the past nine games with five of the victories coming by at least two goals.
- Sunday features the 10th meeting between Duke and Liberty. The Blue Devils are 7-2 overall against the Flames, including last year's 2-1 overtime win. Seven of the nine games have been decided by a single goal.
Blue Devils' Close Calls with The Flames    Â
- Duke and Liberty have squared off in nine of the past 10 years. Five of the past six outings have been decided in overtime with Duke going 4-1 in those contests. The Blue Devils defeated the Flames 2-1 in overtime last season and the last victory in Lynchburg in 2019 was a 3-2 overtime triumph for Duke. Seven of the ten matchups have been decided by a single goal.
- The two lopsided games came in 2021 - a 5-2 win for Liberty - and in 2016 - a 4-0 win for Duke.
A Win Friday Would
- Be Pam Bustin's 166th at Duke
- Give Duke its second top-20 win of the season
- Be Duke's 10th straight win over Old Dominion
A Weekend Sweep Would
- Give Pam Bustin 167 wins at Duke
- Give Duke three top-20 wins for the year
- Push Duke to a 5-1 start for the second consecutive season
- Make Duke 2-1 in true road games in 2024
Next Game
- Duke returns home for a single game, hosting Saint Joseph's Sept. 22 at 12 p.m. It is the first of a three-game homestand that includes the ACC openers against Virginia and Syracuse.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils field hockey, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeFH".
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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#GoDuke
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