Duke Men's Lacrosse faces off against Georgetown in the NCAA quarterfinals after both teams secured upset victories in the opening round. The Blue Devils (10-4) overcame Richmond 14-12, while the Hoyas (11-4) defeated a higher-seeded team. Key players include Duke's Benn Johnston, who has 37 goals this season, and Georgetown's Max Sloat, with 32 goals. This matchup marks the 32nd meeting between the teams, with Duke historically leading 24-7, including a recent loss in the NCAA tournament.

By the Numbers
  • 36% - Portion of Duke's goals this season from freshmen: Kyle Colsey, Michael Ortlieb, and Brady Scioletti.
  • 9.47 - Average points per game from Georgetown attackmen Liam and Rory Connor combined.
State of Play
  • Duke has a strong defensive record, allowing only 8.93 goals per game.
  • Georgetown is aiming to overcome a previous win against Duke in last year's tournament.
What's Next

The winner will advance to Championship Weekend in Charlottesville, set for May 23-25, where the semifinals will be hosted at the University of Virginia.

Bottom Line

This game could define the legacy of Duke's coach John Danowski, potentially leading him to his 495th career win and reinforcing Duke's position as a top contender in NCAA lacrosse.