Exciting Midweek Showdown: Duke Blue Devils Take on Elon This Tuesday!

DURHAM, N.C. – On Tuesday, No. 8 Duke softball is set to face Elon at Duke Softball Stadium. The game starts at 4 p.m.

Duke (14-6) is wrapping up a five-game homestand this week. They recently hosted Michigan and No. 19 South Carolina. The Blue Devils kicked off their home stretch with a 2-1 victory over Michigan. However, their impressive 10-game winning streak came to an end when they lost to South Carolina, who secured a sweep over the weekend.

Elon, on the other hand, has a record of 7-10. This past weekend, they played four games, splitting their matches with Sacred Heart and UNC Greensboro. The Phoenix are led by senior Kaitlyn Wells, who is hitting .412 and leads the team with five home runs and 15 RBIs. On the pitching side, McKenna McCard has shown promise with a 1.91 ERA over six appearances.

In terms of their history, this matchup is the ninth meeting between Duke and Elon. The Blue Devils have a strong record against the Phoenix, leading the series 7-1. They have won all five games played at home and faced Elon twice last season, winning both contests decisively.

After this game, Duke will head to Clemson, S.C., to start their ACC season. They will play a three-game series against the Tigers, with the first game scheduled for Friday at 6 p.m.