Senior right-hander Jala Wright led No. 5 Duke to a 6-0 victory over Longwood softball, allowing only one hit over four innings and striking out eight batters, avenging a previous loss to the Lancers. Despite loading the bases early in the game, Longwood failed to score as Wright settled in. Duke's offense put up six runs, with key hits from Amirah Vega and Ana Gold, securing the win at Duke Softball Stadium.

By the Numbers
  • Jala Wright struck out 8 batters and allowed only 1 hit over 4 innings
  • Duke scored 6 unanswered runs, including a homer from Ana Gold and RBI hits from Francesca Frelick and Kelly Torres
Yes, But

Longwood struggled to capitalize on early opportunities, loading the bases in the first inning but failing to score against Duke's strong pitching.

State of Play
  • Duke improves to 41-6 on the season, while Longwood moves to 16-30
  • Longwood prepares for their final Big South Conference series, needing to win to secure the second seed in the upcoming league tournament
What's Next

Longwood faces a crucial series at Charleston Southern, looking to secure their spot in the upcoming league tournament as the second seed.

Bottom Line

No. 5 Duke's dominant performance led by Jala Wright sealed a 6-0 victory over Longwood, highlighting the importance of seizing scoring opportunities in high-stakes games. Longwood faces a pivotal series ahead, aiming to secure their tournament seed with a strong showing against Charleston Southern.