Upcoming Event: Softball versus #19 Stanford on March 27, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
Softball
vs #19 Stanford
Duke Hosts Stanford in Top-25 Conference Series
3/26/2026 5:06:00 PM | Softball
DURHAM, N.C. – No. 24 Duke softball is set to host No. 19 Stanford for a three-game conference series at Smith Family Stadium beginning Friday. Due to projected inclement weather, the series opener versus the Cardinal has been moved from 6 p.m. to a 1:30 p.m. start.
The Blue Devils improved to 22-10 overall and 8-1 in ACC play after sweeping Georgia Tech in a three-game road series over the weekend. Duke erased an early six-run deficit to defeat the Yellow Jackets, 14-13, in eight innings Friday to secure the series-opening win. The Blue Devils used another late rally to defeat Georgia Tech, 6-5, Saturday to clinch the series. Senior Cassidy Curd was strong in the circle, holding off a seventh-inning surge from the Yellow Jackets to preserve the win. The senior allowed just one run off three hits while punching out a game-high six batters in her 4.0 innings of relief. Duke completed the sweep with another come-from-behind win, 4-2, Sunday. The Blue Devils earned their third straight conference series victory of the season and have won 11 of their last 12 ACC series, dating back to April 26, 2024 versus NC State.
Stanford brings a 19-8 record into the weekend matchup, including an 8-4 mark in ACC play. The Cardinal continues the seven-game road swing after sweeping North Carolina in a weekend series and defeating East Carolina in a non-conference contest Wednesday night. Stanford outscored the Tarheels 30-14 during the three-game set in Chapel Hill before rolling past the Pirates, 7-2, in Greenville.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Friday and Saturday's contests will be broadcast on ACC Network with Jenny Dalton-Hill and Chuckie Kempf on the call. Sunday's series finale will be carried on ACC Network Extra with Raine Wilson and Evan Budrovich calling the action.
THE SCHEDULE
Friday, March 27 – 1:30 p.m.
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Saturday, March 28 – 5 p.m.
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Sunday, March 29 – 12 p.m.
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INSIDE THE SERIES
Duke and Stanford are set to meet for the fifth time in program history and second time as conference foes after last meeting in the quarterfinals of the 2025 ACC Championship. The Blue Devils leveled the all-time series, 2-2, with a 7-0 victory over the Cardinal to advance to the semifinals last season.
UP NEXT
The Blue Devils continue their seven-game homestand with a non-conference matchup against Campbell Tuesday evening. First pitch is slated for 5 p.m. at Smith Family Stadium.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils softball, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeSOFTBALL"
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The Blue Devils improved to 22-10 overall and 8-1 in ACC play after sweeping Georgia Tech in a three-game road series over the weekend. Duke erased an early six-run deficit to defeat the Yellow Jackets, 14-13, in eight innings Friday to secure the series-opening win. The Blue Devils used another late rally to defeat Georgia Tech, 6-5, Saturday to clinch the series. Senior Cassidy Curd was strong in the circle, holding off a seventh-inning surge from the Yellow Jackets to preserve the win. The senior allowed just one run off three hits while punching out a game-high six batters in her 4.0 innings of relief. Duke completed the sweep with another come-from-behind win, 4-2, Sunday. The Blue Devils earned their third straight conference series victory of the season and have won 11 of their last 12 ACC series, dating back to April 26, 2024 versus NC State.
Stanford brings a 19-8 record into the weekend matchup, including an 8-4 mark in ACC play. The Cardinal continues the seven-game road swing after sweeping North Carolina in a weekend series and defeating East Carolina in a non-conference contest Wednesday night. Stanford outscored the Tarheels 30-14 during the three-game set in Chapel Hill before rolling past the Pirates, 7-2, in Greenville.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Friday and Saturday's contests will be broadcast on ACC Network with Jenny Dalton-Hill and Chuckie Kempf on the call. Sunday's series finale will be carried on ACC Network Extra with Raine Wilson and Evan Budrovich calling the action.
THE SCHEDULE
Friday, March 27 – 1:30 p.m.
WATCH | LIVE STATS
Saturday, March 28 – 5 p.m.
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Sunday, March 29 – 12 p.m.
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INSIDE THE SERIES
Duke and Stanford are set to meet for the fifth time in program history and second time as conference foes after last meeting in the quarterfinals of the 2025 ACC Championship. The Blue Devils leveled the all-time series, 2-2, with a 7-0 victory over the Cardinal to advance to the semifinals last season.
UP NEXT
The Blue Devils continue their seven-game homestand with a non-conference matchup against Campbell Tuesday evening. First pitch is slated for 5 p.m. at Smith Family Stadium.
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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