Upcoming Event: Softball versus Clemson on April 24, 2026 at 6 p.m.
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No. 14 Duke Hosts Clemson for Senior Weekend
4/23/2026 5:56:00 PM | Softball
DURHAM, N.C. – No. 14 Duke softball is set to host Clemson in its final three-game series of the regular season at Smith Family Stadium Friday.
The program will celebrate the seven graduating student-athletes in a senior weekend ceremony prior to the start of Saturday's game. The Blue Devils will honor Jada Baker, Cassidy Curd, D'Auna Jennings, Tyrina Jones, KK Mathis, Aleyah Terrell and Aminah Vega.
The Blue Devils improved to 36-12 after an 8-0 run-rule victory over Charlotte in non-conference midweek action. The win marked the Blue Devils' eighth run-rule victory of the season and third straight five-inning game. Sophomore Layla Lamar put Duke ahead early with a three-run homer in the opening frame and the Blue Devils never looked back. Duke's pitching staff of sophomore Mallory, junior Larissa Jacquez and redshirt freshman Ava Bradshaw combined for the three-hit shutout in the circle.
Clemson brings a 31-17 record into the weekend matchup, including a 12-9 mark in ACC play. The Tigers have outscored their opponents, 272-179, this season. The Tigers' offense is led by the underclassman duo of sophomore Marian Collins and freshman Mac Pavese, batting .352 and .344, respectively. Pavese has tallied 53 hits on the year while Collins has recorded 51. Sierra Maness controls the circle for the Tigers, maintaining a 2.90 ERA with a team-high 105 strikeouts in 157.0 innings.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Friday's series opener will be carried on ACC Network Extra with Raine Wilson and Evan Budrovich on the call. Saturday's contest will air on ESPN2 with Jenny Dalton-Hill and Chuckie Kempf calling the action and the series finale will be broadcast on ACC Network. Live stats will be available through Statbroadcast for all three games.
THE SCHEDULE
Friday, April 24 – 6 p.m.
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Saturday, April 25 – 12 p.m.
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Sunday, April 26 – 5 p.m.
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INSIDE THE SERIES
Duke leads the all-time series with the Tigers, 13-4, and has won 10 of the last 12 matchups. The foes last met a season ago in Clemson. Duke dropped the series opener, 12-4, in five innings but bounced back with a 5-3 and 2-1 win to secure the conference series victory.
The last time the teams met in Durham was during the 2024 season. Duke swept Clemson in the regular season before earning a 4-3 extra-innings victory in the ACC Semifinals en route to the program's second ACC Championship title.
UP NEXT
The Blue Devils turn their attention to postseason play and are set to compete in the 2026 ACC Softball Championships May 6-9 at Palmer Park in Charlottesville, Virginia.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils softball, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeSOFTBALL"
#GoDuke
The program will celebrate the seven graduating student-athletes in a senior weekend ceremony prior to the start of Saturday's game. The Blue Devils will honor Jada Baker, Cassidy Curd, D'Auna Jennings, Tyrina Jones, KK Mathis, Aleyah Terrell and Aminah Vega.
The Blue Devils improved to 36-12 after an 8-0 run-rule victory over Charlotte in non-conference midweek action. The win marked the Blue Devils' eighth run-rule victory of the season and third straight five-inning game. Sophomore Layla Lamar put Duke ahead early with a three-run homer in the opening frame and the Blue Devils never looked back. Duke's pitching staff of sophomore Mallory, junior Larissa Jacquez and redshirt freshman Ava Bradshaw combined for the three-hit shutout in the circle.
Clemson brings a 31-17 record into the weekend matchup, including a 12-9 mark in ACC play. The Tigers have outscored their opponents, 272-179, this season. The Tigers' offense is led by the underclassman duo of sophomore Marian Collins and freshman Mac Pavese, batting .352 and .344, respectively. Pavese has tallied 53 hits on the year while Collins has recorded 51. Sierra Maness controls the circle for the Tigers, maintaining a 2.90 ERA with a team-high 105 strikeouts in 157.0 innings.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Friday's series opener will be carried on ACC Network Extra with Raine Wilson and Evan Budrovich on the call. Saturday's contest will air on ESPN2 with Jenny Dalton-Hill and Chuckie Kempf calling the action and the series finale will be broadcast on ACC Network. Live stats will be available through Statbroadcast for all three games.
THE SCHEDULE
Friday, April 24 – 6 p.m.
WATCH | LIVE STATS
Saturday, April 25 – 12 p.m.
WATCH | LIVE STATS
Sunday, April 26 – 5 p.m.
WATCH | LIVE STATS
INSIDE THE SERIES
Duke leads the all-time series with the Tigers, 13-4, and has won 10 of the last 12 matchups. The foes last met a season ago in Clemson. Duke dropped the series opener, 12-4, in five innings but bounced back with a 5-3 and 2-1 win to secure the conference series victory.
The last time the teams met in Durham was during the 2024 season. Duke swept Clemson in the regular season before earning a 4-3 extra-innings victory in the ACC Semifinals en route to the program's second ACC Championship title.
UP NEXT
The Blue Devils turn their attention to postseason play and are set to compete in the 2026 ACC Softball Championships May 6-9 at Palmer Park in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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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