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Duke Hosts Boston University, Northwestern and Ohio State in Duke Invitational
2/25/2026 7:00:00 AM | Softball
DURHAM, N.C. – No. 23 Duke softball is set to welcome Boston University, Northwestern and Ohio State to Smith Family Stadium for the Duke Invitational.
Due to projected inclement weather, the Blue Devils will open action Wednesday against Boston University at 4 p.m. The matchup was originally scheduled for Sunday at 10 a.m. Duke's contest with Northwestern on Thursday, Feb. 26 is canceled.
The Duke Invitational is no longer ticketed, the weekend will be free and open to the public. All tickets purchased for any day of the Duke Invitational will be voided and refunds will be issued to the card used at checkout. Please allow 3-5 business days for the funds to be returned.
If you have any questions, please contact the Duke Athletics Ticket Office at DUAAtix@duke.edu or call (919) 681-6767.
HOW TO FOLLOW
All Duke games will be broadcast live on ACC Network Extra. The neutral site games between Boston University, Northwestern and Ohio State will be available on ESPN+.
THE SCHEDULE
Wednesday, Feb. 25
4 p.m. – Duke vs. Boston University
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Friday, Feb. 27
11am - Boston University vs. Northwestern
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2pm - Ohio State vs. Northwestern
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5pm - Ohio State vs. Duke
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Saturday, Feb. 28
10am - Northwestern vs. Boston University
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12:30pm - Northwestern vs. Duke
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3pm - Ohio State vs. Boston University
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Sunday, Mar. 1
12:30pm - Ohio State vs. Duke
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INSIDE THE SERIES
Boston University
Duke and Boston University will meet for the second time this season after meeting in the Blue Devils' season-opening game in the UCF Black & Gold Invitational in Orlando, Florida. The Terriers defeated the Blue Devils, 2-1, in the first matchup on Feb. 6. Boston University now leads the all-time series, 2-1.
Northwestern
Saturday's game against Northwestern will mark the third all-time meeting between the two programs. Northwestern holds a 2-0 advantage over the Blue Devils after collecting a 4-1 victory in the NFCA Leadoff Classic last season. The Wildcats also won the first meeting, 6-5, after a back-and-forth battle in the 2019 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic.
Ohio State
The Blue Devils and Buckeyes will go head-to-head twice during the invitational with contests on Friday and Sunday. Duke and Ohio State have met just twice prior to Friday, with the Buckeyes holding a 2-0 series lead. Friday will mark the third meeting in program history and first since 2019.
UP NEXT
Duke opens ACC action on the west coast with a weekend series at Cal Mar. 6-8. Due to renovations at Cal Softball Stadium, the games will be held at Shea Stadium in Sacramento, Calif.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils softball, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeSOFTBALL"
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Due to projected inclement weather, the Blue Devils will open action Wednesday against Boston University at 4 p.m. The matchup was originally scheduled for Sunday at 10 a.m. Duke's contest with Northwestern on Thursday, Feb. 26 is canceled.
The Duke Invitational is no longer ticketed, the weekend will be free and open to the public. All tickets purchased for any day of the Duke Invitational will be voided and refunds will be issued to the card used at checkout. Please allow 3-5 business days for the funds to be returned.
If you have any questions, please contact the Duke Athletics Ticket Office at DUAAtix@duke.edu or call (919) 681-6767.
HOW TO FOLLOW
All Duke games will be broadcast live on ACC Network Extra. The neutral site games between Boston University, Northwestern and Ohio State will be available on ESPN+.
THE SCHEDULE
Wednesday, Feb. 25
4 p.m. – Duke vs. Boston University
WATCH | LIVE STATS
Friday, Feb. 27
11am - Boston University vs. Northwestern
WATCH | LIVE STATS
2pm - Ohio State vs. Northwestern
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5pm - Ohio State vs. Duke
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Saturday, Feb. 28
10am - Northwestern vs. Boston University
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12:30pm - Northwestern vs. Duke
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3pm - Ohio State vs. Boston University
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Sunday, Mar. 1
12:30pm - Ohio State vs. Duke
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INSIDE THE SERIES
Boston University
Duke and Boston University will meet for the second time this season after meeting in the Blue Devils' season-opening game in the UCF Black & Gold Invitational in Orlando, Florida. The Terriers defeated the Blue Devils, 2-1, in the first matchup on Feb. 6. Boston University now leads the all-time series, 2-1.
Northwestern
Saturday's game against Northwestern will mark the third all-time meeting between the two programs. Northwestern holds a 2-0 advantage over the Blue Devils after collecting a 4-1 victory in the NFCA Leadoff Classic last season. The Wildcats also won the first meeting, 6-5, after a back-and-forth battle in the 2019 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic.
Ohio State
The Blue Devils and Buckeyes will go head-to-head twice during the invitational with contests on Friday and Sunday. Duke and Ohio State have met just twice prior to Friday, with the Buckeyes holding a 2-0 series lead. Friday will mark the third meeting in program history and first since 2019.
UP NEXT
Duke opens ACC action on the west coast with a weekend series at Cal Mar. 6-8. Due to renovations at Cal Softball Stadium, the games will be held at Shea Stadium in Sacramento, Calif.
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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