No. 17 Duke softball defeated Boston College 12-2, showcasing a dominant performance with runs in six out of seven innings. Graduate student Tyrina Jones set the single-season RBI record with four runs batted in, surpassing the previous record of 67. The Blue Devils, now at 33-12 overall and 16-3 in ACC play, also saw strong contributions from players like Aminah Vega and Layla Lamar, who combined for multiple hits and home runs. Boston College falls to 12-30 overall and 3-13 in conference action.

By the Numbers
  • Duke scored in six out of seven innings.
  • Tyrina Jones set the single-season RBI record with her 68th run batted in.
  • Duke out-hit Boston College, 15-3.
  • Aminah Vega extended her hitting streak to 17 games.
State of Play
  • Jones matched Ana Gold's single-season home run record with her seventh home run of the season.
  • Duke's offense has achieved double-digit hits in 23 games this season.
What's Next

The Blue Devils will face Boston College in a doubleheader on Saturday, with the first game set to begin at 2 p.m., pending weather conditions.

Bottom Line

Duke's offensive display and Jones's record-setting performance underscore the team's dominance in the conference. Continuing this momentum is crucial as they aim for a successful conclusion to their series against Boston College.