Duke won the Champions Challenge after a great back and forth game against Michigan State yesterday afternoon.
The Blue Devils came back from being two goals down to win on a penalty stroke by Lauren Miller in overtime.
Duke will be back in action against at Drexel and St. Joseph's next weekend.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Duke Over Louisville 3-0
The Blue Devils won big today against Louisville 3-0!
Duke will play against No. 8 Michigan State tomorrow at 2 p.m. to finish the Champion Challenege.
Duke will play against No. 8 Michigan State tomorrow at 2 p.m. to finish the Champion Challenege.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Rhian: Ready For Weekend
Rhian Jones spent some time writing about practice and the beginning of school before the field hockey takes the field this weekend against Louisville.
On Monday all the student athletes were brought together for food and a video presentation near the athletic fields. It was a great opportunity for all the athletes to bond and get excited for the new year. The highlight of the event was definitely the coaches dunk tank where everyone was given the opportunity to try and dunk our own Coach Beth Bozman into the water....
Read more from Rhian here.
Season Starts Tomorrow
Duke opens up at home against No. 13 Louisville tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. as part of the Champions Challenege.
The tournament also includes the Delaware Blue Hens and No. 8 Michigan State Spartans, who play tomorrow at 2:00 p.m.
The losers of the first day will play at 11:30 a.m. while the winners play at 1:30 p.m.
The tournament also includes the Delaware Blue Hens and No. 8 Michigan State Spartans, who play tomorrow at 2:00 p.m.
The losers of the first day will play at 11:30 a.m. while the winners play at 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
GoDuke Weekly
GoDuke.com launched a new online publication that highlights all Duke sports.
There are different articles, Q&As, profiles, and interesting facts about Duke athletes.
The first issue had a lot of field hockey coverage. It is definitely worth checking out for any Duke fan.
There are different articles, Q&As, profiles, and interesting facts about Duke athletes.
The first issue had a lot of field hockey coverage. It is definitely worth checking out for any Duke fan.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
National Poll: Blue Devils No. 10
The Kookaburra/NFHCA preseason poll was released today and Duke ranks in the top 10!
The ACC, perennially the strongest conference, is once again stacked as every team is inside the top 10 except for Boston College - they are close at No. 14.
By the way, the new poll sponsor Kookaburra is a field hockey supply store based out of Kentucky.
The ACC, perennially the strongest conference, is once again stacked as every team is inside the top 10 except for Boston College - they are close at No. 14.
By the way, the new poll sponsor Kookaburra is a field hockey supply store based out of Kentucky.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Scrimmage: Duke Over James Madison 4-0
The Blue Devils had a dominating 4-0 win over James Madison in a scrimmage today at Williams Field.
The weather was looking nasty with heavy rain but it cleared up in time to hold the game.
Tri-captins Amie Survilla and Sarah Schoffstall both had a goal and an assist. Duke led 2-0 at half.
Megan Deakins and Rhian Jones both scored in the second half to ice the game.
Duke opens up the regular season at home next weekend, Aug. 29 against Louisville as part of the Champions Challenge. Just one week left of preseason practice!
The weather was looking nasty with heavy rain but it cleared up in time to hold the game.
Tri-captins Amie Survilla and Sarah Schoffstall both had a goal and an assist. Duke led 2-0 at half.
Megan Deakins and Rhian Jones both scored in the second half to ice the game.
Duke opens up the regular season at home next weekend, Aug. 29 against Louisville as part of the Champions Challenge. Just one week left of preseason practice!
Friday, August 21, 2009
Media Day
Coach Bozman along with captains Lauren Miller, Sarah Schoffstall and Amie Survilla all were part of the fall sports media day at Duke. They talked about the upcoming season, practice, freshman progress and their preseason ranking.
The Blue Devils also held a closed scrimmage against North Carolina yesterday which the players addressed.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Miller Makes Preseason All-ACC
Senior tri-captain Lauren Miller was chosen for the Preseason All-ACC team. Lauren was an All-ACC selection last year, along with being named first team All-America and first team All-South Region. She was also a strandout in the classroom, being elected to the NFHCA Academic Team and to the ACC All-Academic team. Lauren is clearly no stranger to awards!
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Survilla: Summer Post
Senior tri-captain Amie Survilla recently wrote about the upcoming season and the team's summer practices -
With the 2009 season right around the corner, Duke University Field Hockey (DUFH) is in full preparation mode. It has been a busy past couple of months for everyone, and it is hard to believe that it is already August. DUFH certainly did conquer the world this summer - everywhere from Asia, Europe, to Africa. However, as amazing as all of our summers were, we are all ready to work hard and get the season started...
With the 2009 season right around the corner, Duke University Field Hockey (DUFH) is in full preparation mode. It has been a busy past couple of months for everyone, and it is hard to believe that it is already August. DUFH certainly did conquer the world this summer - everywhere from Asia, Europe, to Africa. However, as amazing as all of our summers were, we are all ready to work hard and get the season started...Read the rest of her story here
Friday, August 14, 2009
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