In the heart of Durham, the Blue Devils are set to host UNC Wilmington for a non-conference showdown at Smith Family Stadium. The first pitch is slated for 6 p.m., with the action broadcast live on the ACC Network.
The Blue Devils, boasting an 18-10 record and a strong 5-1 in ACC play, are riding high after a thrilling series win against No. 11 Virginia Tech.
The highlight? A nail-biting walk-off win on Friday night, thanks to freshman Adelyn Matthews' clutch double in the bottom of the seventh.
Graduate student Tyrina Jones also made waves, smashing her second grand slam of the season right out of the gate. Duke clinched the series with a 5-2 victory on Saturday, though they stumbled with a 10-2 loss in the Sunday finale.
On the other side, UNC Wilmington enters the game with a 23-22 record, having swept North Carolina A&T in their recent series. The Seahawks dominated with consecutive run-rule victories, wrapping up the sweep with a 7-3 win. Junior Cassidy Relay has been a standout performer, boasting a .500 average over 25 games, while sophomore pitcher Lynsie Herman commands the circle with a 1.68 ERA.
Fans can catch the game on ACC Network, with commentary from Casey Roehl and Brittany McKinney, or follow the live stats via StatBroadcast.
As these teams clash for the sixth time, Duke holds a perfect 5-0 record against the Seahawks, including a decisive 9-0 victory last season.
Looking ahead, the Blue Devils will hit the road to face Georgia Tech in Atlanta for a three-game series at Mewborn Field, starting Friday at 6 p.m. on ACCX.