The Duke Blue Devils softball team is headed to Lynchburg, Virginia, for a non-conference game against Liberty on April 8. Duke enters the match with a five-game winning streak, recently defeating Campbell and sweeping No. 12 Virginia in an ACC series. Senior Cassidy Curd has been pivotal, boasting a 13-2 record this season, ranking third in the ACC. Liberty comes off a successful series against Missouri State, highlighted by a five-inning no-hitter from Danner Allen. The all-time series favors Duke at 7-2, with their last matchup resulting in a doubleheader sweep.

By the Numbers
  • Duke has won 5 consecutive games, including a series sweep over a ranked opponent.
  • Cassidy Curd has 13 wins this season, ranking her 3rd in the ACC and 29th nationally.
State of Play
  • Duke is riding a five-game win streak, gaining momentum heading into the matchup.
  • Liberty's recent form includes a doubleheader sweep where they outscored their opponent 15-1.
What's Next

Following the game against Liberty, Duke will face North Carolina in a three-game conference series starting Friday.

Bottom Line

Duke's strong performance against top teams makes them a formidable opponent, while Liberty aims to capitalize on their recent success and challenge the Blue Devils in this critical non-conference matchup.