Duke claimed a decisive 16-6 victory over Georgetown in the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Tournament quarterfinals, securing a spot in Championship Weekend. Senior Max Sloat led Duke's scoring with four goals, supported by junior Benn Johnston's three goals as eight Blue Devils contributed offensively. The Blue Devils' defense excelled, limiting Georgetown to just six goals, the lowest for the Hoyas this season. Duke will face No. 1 seed Princeton on May 23 for a chance to reach the championship match.

By the Numbers
  • Duke's shooting percentage: 42.1% (16 goals on 38 shots)
  • Georgetown's scoring: 6 goals, 7 below their season average
  • Time Georgetown went without a goal: 32 minutes and 38 seconds
State of Play
  • Duke's win advances them to the NCAA semifinals for the 15th time overall.
  • Head coach John Danowski achieved his 41st NCAA Tournament win.
What's Next

Duke prepares to challenge the top-seeded Princeton in the NCAA semifinals on May 23, aiming for a spot in the championship game.

Bottom Line

The Blue Devils鈥� strong offensive showing combined with a suffocating defense positions them as a formidable contender heading into the semifinals.