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Saturday, February 15
Durham, N.C.
12 p.m.
Duke University
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Saint Joseph's
Photo by: Duke Athletics
No. 7 Duke Hosts Saint Joseph’s Saturday to Open Six-Game Homestand
2/14/2025 9:05:00 AM | Men's Lacrosse
Gameday Information
Duke Men's Lacrosse Parking
For full men's lacrosse game day details – view the men's lacrosse A-Z game day guide
The Opening Faceoff
By the Numbers
6 - True freshmen who have played in both games for the Blue Devils
142 - Career points for senior captain Andrew McAdorey (89g, 53a) in his three-plus seasons
11 - Goals needed by Andrew McAdorey to reach the 100-goal benchmark, the 24th Blue Devil to do so
5 - Caused turnovers for Charlie Johnson at Jacksonville - the second most in Duke single-game history and most since 2014
.444 - Duke's shot percentage after two games - the highest in the nation
6 - Consecutive home games for the Blue Devils starting with Saint Joe's Saturday
.706 – Faceoff win percentage for freshman Ben McCarthy at Jacksonville
.444 - Duke's shot percentage after two games this season, second nationally
23:22– Scoring drought for Jacksonville last Saturday - the longest stretch for a Duke opponent this season
23:12 – Scoreless drought for Jacksonville against the Blue Devils - a season-long for the Duke defensive unit
Series History
A Win over Saint Joseph's Would...
Home Sweet Home
Last Time We Met
Up Next
- The seventh-ranked Blue Devils welcome Saint Joseph's to Koskinen Stadium for a noon faceoff Saturday.
- The game will be streamed on ACCNX and available at espn.com/watch.
- Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets online prior to the game.
Duke Men's Lacrosse Parking
For full men's lacrosse game day details – view the men's lacrosse A-Z game day guide
- Parking Hours – open at 10 a.m.
- General Public Parking – Free General Public Parking is available in Jogging Trail starting at 10 a.m.
- Accessible Parking – STATE-ISSUED PLACARD OR PLATE REQUIRED – Frank Bassett Dr
The Opening Faceoff
- Duke is 2-0 after a 26-7 win over Bellarmine and a 14-9 dispatching of Jacksonville. Eric Malever has 11 points, while Luke Grayum has nine. Five different players have at least three goals after two games. Defensively, Duke is allowing eight goals per game and has forced 41 turnovers. The extra-man unit is 6-of-9 (.667) with Malever having two man-up tallies.
- Saint Joseph's comes to Durham after a tough loss to Sacred Heart. The Hawks, trailing 9-5 late in the third quarter, mounted a comeback that fell short by one, 12-11. Jesse Jason led SJU with three goals and four points overall. Mark Watters also had a hat trick out of the midfield. Tewaaraton Award Watch List member, Levi Verch led the defensive charge with four caused turnovers. In goal, Tommy Gross had seven saves. Saint Joe's was picked to finish second in the Atlantic 10.
- The Saint Joe's head coach, Taylor Wray, is familiar with Koskinen Stadium as a former Blue Devil. The 2003 Duke graduate helped lead the Blue Devils to the 2001 and 2002 ACC titles and captained the 2003 squad with his brother, Devan Wray.
- Saturday's game starts a six-game home streak for the Blue Devils that will feature three top 20 opponents.
By the Numbers
6 - True freshmen who have played in both games for the Blue Devils
142 - Career points for senior captain Andrew McAdorey (89g, 53a) in his three-plus seasons
11 - Goals needed by Andrew McAdorey to reach the 100-goal benchmark, the 24th Blue Devil to do so
5 - Caused turnovers for Charlie Johnson at Jacksonville - the second most in Duke single-game history and most since 2014
.444 - Duke's shot percentage after two games - the highest in the nation
6 - Consecutive home games for the Blue Devils starting with Saint Joe's Saturday
.706 – Faceoff win percentage for freshman Ben McCarthy at Jacksonville
.444 - Duke's shot percentage after two games this season, second nationally
23:22– Scoring drought for Jacksonville last Saturday - the longest stretch for a Duke opponent this season
23:12 – Scoreless drought for Jacksonville against the Blue Devils - a season-long for the Duke defensive unit
Series History
- Duke and Saint Joseph's are meeting for just the fifth time overall, but for the third straight season. The Blue Devils are 4-0 all-time against the Hawks and are averaging 16.3 goals per game in the series.
- Duke defeated Saint Joseph's in Durham last season, 19-10 - the first time in the four meetings the Hawks reached double figures.
A Win over Saint Joseph's Would...
- Be head coach John Danowski's 475th career win
- Be Danowski's 256th win at Duke
- Make Duke 5-0 against Saint Joseph's
- Make the Blue Devils 86-20 all-time in the month of February
Home Sweet Home
- Duke went 8-2 last season at home. Under head coach John Danowski, Duke is 150-27 in games in Durham. Duke has gone unbeaten at home four times since 2007. Duke is currently riding a three-game home win streak.
Last Time We Met
- Duke's attack trio combined for nine goals and six assists en route to the 19-10 win. The Blue Devils led 6-5 after the first quarter, but held the Hawks to only five goals in the final three quarters.
- Nine different players scored for Duke and five different defensive players had two caused turnovers. Patrick Jameison had 12 saves in the win.
Up Next
- Duke is back home next Saturday, Feb. 22, for a matchup against No. 19 Michigan. Faceoff is set for noon.
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