Jessica Oakland led No. 18 Duke to a 12-5 win over Liberty, driving in a career-high six runs in the first two innings, including a grand slam. Duke's offense was bolstered by Aminah Vega, who reached base four times, and contributions from fresh players Gabriella Shadek and Adelyn Matthews. Ava Bradshaw started on the mound, with Mallory Wheeler taking the win to improve her record to 8-4. This victory marked Duke's sixth consecutive win, enhancing their overall record to 29-11, while Liberty fell to 18-20.

By the Numbers
  • Jessica Oakland's six RBIs are the highest in her career, achieved in one game.
  • Duke's victory extended their win streak to six games, and they are now 10-0 in true road games this season.
State of Play
  • Duke leads the all-time series against Liberty, 8-2.
  • Vega and Jennings both extended their hitting streaks to a team-high 12 games.
What's Next

Duke will face North Carolina in a three-game conference series starting Friday at 6 p.m. This matchup is crucial for maintaining momentum in their conference standings.

Bottom Line

Duke's offensive depth and strong pitching have positioned them as a formidable contender this season, and continuing their winning streak against North Carolina will be vital for their postseason aspirations.