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Duke Returns Home to Host North Carolina in Weekend Series
4/3/2025 7:49:00 PM | Softball
DURHAM, N.C. – No. 22 Duke softball returns home after a five-game road swing to host North Carolina in a weekend series at Duke Softball Stadium. Friday's opener is set for 6 p.m.
The Blue Devils (26-12, 7-5 ACC) are coming off a 9-0 run-rule victory over UNC Wilmington Wednesday night at Boseman Field. Duke's pitching staff of freshman Hailey Shuler and Gabriella Mike and junior Cassidy Curd worked the combined shutout. Shuler picked up the win after tossing 4.0 scoreless innings and allowing the Seahawks' lone hit with a pair of strikeouts. Junior Aminah Vega continues to power the offense this season, leading the team in batting average (.425), hits (51), doubles (13) and total bases (78) through 38 games. Her 13 doubles and 51 hits rank first and sixth in the ACC, respectively. In the circle, Curd has tossed 94.0 innings in her 25 appearances this season. She has collected 96 strikeouts on the year, which ranks second in the ACC behind Virginia Tech's Emma Lemley.
North Carolina brings a 29-9 overall record and 8-4 mark in ACC play into the weekend matchup. The Tar Heels' offense is led by Kat Rodriguez, batting .471 with 56 hits, 13 doubles and six home runs through 37 games. Rodriguez also leads the nation with 62 RBI on the year. In the circle, Kenna Raye Dark owns a 3.18 ERA after 23 appearances. She holds a 11-5 record and has collected 93 strikeouts in her 112.1 innings.
HOW TO FOLLOW
The first two games of the series will be available on ACC Network Extra while Sunday's series finale will be broadcast on ESPN2. Live stats are available through Statbroadcast.
THE SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, APRIL 4 – 6 p.m.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 5 – 1 p.m.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 6 – 6 p.m.
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INSIDE THE SERIES
Duke leads the all-time series, 11-5, including an 8-2 record when playing at Duke Softball Stadium. Last season, the Blue Devils outscored the Tar Heels, 20-5, to complete the three-game sweep in Durham.
UP NEXT
Duke continues conference play, traveling to Pittsburgh, Pa., for a three-game set with the Panthers at Vartabedian Field. Friday's series opener is scheduled for 6 p.m. on ACC Network Extra.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils softball, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeSOFTBALL"
#GoDuke
The Blue Devils (26-12, 7-5 ACC) are coming off a 9-0 run-rule victory over UNC Wilmington Wednesday night at Boseman Field. Duke's pitching staff of freshman Hailey Shuler and Gabriella Mike and junior Cassidy Curd worked the combined shutout. Shuler picked up the win after tossing 4.0 scoreless innings and allowing the Seahawks' lone hit with a pair of strikeouts. Junior Aminah Vega continues to power the offense this season, leading the team in batting average (.425), hits (51), doubles (13) and total bases (78) through 38 games. Her 13 doubles and 51 hits rank first and sixth in the ACC, respectively. In the circle, Curd has tossed 94.0 innings in her 25 appearances this season. She has collected 96 strikeouts on the year, which ranks second in the ACC behind Virginia Tech's Emma Lemley.
North Carolina brings a 29-9 overall record and 8-4 mark in ACC play into the weekend matchup. The Tar Heels' offense is led by Kat Rodriguez, batting .471 with 56 hits, 13 doubles and six home runs through 37 games. Rodriguez also leads the nation with 62 RBI on the year. In the circle, Kenna Raye Dark owns a 3.18 ERA after 23 appearances. She holds a 11-5 record and has collected 93 strikeouts in her 112.1 innings.
HOW TO FOLLOW
The first two games of the series will be available on ACC Network Extra while Sunday's series finale will be broadcast on ESPN2. Live stats are available through Statbroadcast.
THE SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, APRIL 4 – 6 p.m.
WATCH | LIVE STATS
SATURDAY, APRIL 5 – 1 p.m.
WATCH | LIVE STATS
SUNDAY, APRIL 6 – 6 p.m.
WATCH | LIVE STATS
INSIDE THE SERIES
Duke leads the all-time series, 11-5, including an 8-2 record when playing at Duke Softball Stadium. Last season, the Blue Devils outscored the Tar Heels, 20-5, to complete the three-game sweep in Durham.
UP NEXT
Duke continues conference play, traveling to Pittsburgh, Pa., for a three-game set with the Panthers at Vartabedian Field. Friday's series opener is scheduled for 6 p.m. on ACC Network Extra.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils softball, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeSOFTBALL"
#GoDuke
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