Seventh-Inning Rally Pushes No. 14 Duke Past Clemson, 2-1

Sunday, March 9

Clemson, S.C.

12 p.m.

Duke University

17-7, 0

Clemson

18-8, 0

Duke

Clemson

Seventh-Inning Rally Pushes No. 14 Duke Past Clemson, 2-1

3/9/2025 4:13:00 PM | Softball

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CLEMSON, S.C. – A two-out rally in the top of the seventh inning pushed No. 14 Duke past Clemson, 2-1, in Sunday's rubber match at McWhorter Stadium. With the win, the Blue Devils secured the conference series victory, 2-1.

The Blue Devils improve to 17-7 on the year with a 2-1 mark in conference play. Clemson drops to 18-8 overall and 1-2 in ACC play.

Graduate student Dani Drogemuller tossed her fourth complete game of the season against the Tigers. The Frankfort, Ill., native surrendered one run off six hits with a game-high six strikeouts.

HOW IT HAPPENED

After a scoreless first three frames, graduate student Thessa Malau'ulu broke through with the first Blue Devil run via a triple down the right field line. Her knock scored senior Ana Gold, who reached on a base hit before advancing on a stolen base.
Clemson tied the game up at 1-1 in the bottom of the fourth with a solo shot off the bat of Maddie Moore.
In the top of the seventh, redshirt junior Jada Baker sparked the Blue Devils' offense again with a two-out single up the middle before moving into scoring position on a passed ball. Junior D'Auna Jennings took advantage of a Clemson throwing error, reaching first safely and allowing freshman Gabriella Mike, pinch running for Baker, to slide into home for the go-ahead run.
The Tigers attempted to battle back in the bottom of the seventh with a leadoff single to right field but left the runner stranded as Drogemuller sat down the following three batters.

NOTES

Drogemuller surpassed the 400-career innings pitched milestone during the contest. She has now worked a total of 402.2 in her five seasons.
She owns a team-best 2.64 ERA after 13 appearances and improved to 6-4 in the circle.
Malau'ulu recorded the third triple of her career.
The Blue Devils shift the all-time series to 13-4 against the Tigers.
Duke has won 12 of its last 13 conference series.

UP NEXT
The Blue Devils continue the road swing on Tuesday, traveling to Knoxville, Tenn., for a midweek matchup with No. 7 Tennessee at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. and will be broadcast on SEC Network +.

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