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Duke Opens NCAA Durham Regional Against Howard Friday
5/15/2025 6:45:00 PM | Softball
DURHAM, N.C. – The 14th-seeded Blue Devils are set to open NCAA Regional play against Howard on Friday at Duke Softball Stadium. First pitch is set for 12 p.m.
The Blue Devils earned hosting rights for the fourth time in program history and welcome Coastal Carolina, Georgia and Howard for the Durham Regional. The regional is a double-elimination format.
Duke enters NCAA play after advancing to the semifinals of the 2025 ACC Softball Championship last weekend in Brighton, Mass. Graduate student Dani Drogemuller was selected to the ACC All-Tournament Team after tossing two complete games, surrendering just two earned runs off nine hits with seven strikeouts in her 13.0 innings of work.
Howard (31-18) enters the regional after claiming the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) title for the third time in program history. The Bison received the MEAC's automatic bid after defeating South Carolina State, 6-1, in the championship game on Sunday. Graduate student Ameenah Ballenger was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player while head coach Tori Tyson received Most Outstanding Coach honors. Senior Mia Gonzales also earned MEAC All-Tournament recognition.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Friday's contest will be broadcast on ACCN with Raine Wilson and Noah Reed on the call. Live stats will be available through Statbroadcast.
WATCH | LIVE STATS | TOURNAMENT CENTRAL
INSIDE THE SERIES
The Blue Devils and Bison are set to meet for the second time in program history after playing at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic earlier this season. Duke earned a 13-1 run-rule victory in Cathedral City, Calif.
UP NEXT
If Duke advances out of regional play, the Blue Devils will face the winner of third-seeded Florida's regional May 23-25.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils softball, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeSOFTBALL"
#GoDuke
The Blue Devils earned hosting rights for the fourth time in program history and welcome Coastal Carolina, Georgia and Howard for the Durham Regional. The regional is a double-elimination format.
Duke enters NCAA play after advancing to the semifinals of the 2025 ACC Softball Championship last weekend in Brighton, Mass. Graduate student Dani Drogemuller was selected to the ACC All-Tournament Team after tossing two complete games, surrendering just two earned runs off nine hits with seven strikeouts in her 13.0 innings of work.
Howard (31-18) enters the regional after claiming the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) title for the third time in program history. The Bison received the MEAC's automatic bid after defeating South Carolina State, 6-1, in the championship game on Sunday. Graduate student Ameenah Ballenger was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player while head coach Tori Tyson received Most Outstanding Coach honors. Senior Mia Gonzales also earned MEAC All-Tournament recognition.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Friday's contest will be broadcast on ACCN with Raine Wilson and Noah Reed on the call. Live stats will be available through Statbroadcast.
WATCH | LIVE STATS | TOURNAMENT CENTRAL
INSIDE THE SERIES
The Blue Devils and Bison are set to meet for the second time in program history after playing at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic earlier this season. Duke earned a 13-1 run-rule victory in Cathedral City, Calif.
UP NEXT
If Duke advances out of regional play, the Blue Devils will face the winner of third-seeded Florida's regional May 23-25.
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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