No. 18 Duke Softball secured an 11-6 victory over North Carolina, powered by home runs from five players. Senior D'Auna Jennings, sophomore Layla Lamar, and freshman Adelyn Matthews led the offensive charge with multi-hit games, combining for three runs batted in. Senior KK Mathis contributed offensively and defensively, achieving her first career win by limiting the Tar Heels to just two runs in two innings of relief work.

By the Numbers
  • Duke hit five home runs during the game.
  • The Blue Devils extended their winning streak to seven games and improved to 30-11 overall and 14-2 in conference play.
State of Play
  • Duke leads the conference matchup series against North Carolina with 14 consecutive victories.
  • Vega has homered in back-to-back games for the third time this season.
What's Next

The Blue Devils face the Tar Heels again on Saturday in game two of the series, with first pitch set for 1 p.m. on ACC Network Extra.

Bottom Line

Duke's offensive depth, demonstrated through multiple home runs and consistent performances, positions them as a strong contender in the conference, especially with their ongoing winning streak against rival North Carolina.