Senior Cassidy Curd led No. 14 Duke to a 6-0 win over Clemson, achieving a complete game shutout and setting a program record with 13 career shutouts. Curd allowed three hits, seven walks, and struck out five batters while improving her record to 17-2 this season. Key contributions came from seniors D'Auna Jennings and Aminah Vega, who each had home runs and collectively drove in five of the six runs. Duke concluded the regular season with a 38-13 overall record and has won every ACC series this season. The Blue Devils last dropped a series in March 2025 against No. 9 Florida State.

By the Numbers
  • Cassidy Curd recorded her 13th career shutout.
  • Duke finished with a 20-4 ACC record this season.
  • Curd improved her season record to 17-2 with five strikeouts in the game.
  • Jennings hit her fifth home run of the season and had a total of three RBIs.
State of Play
  • Duke has not lost a three-game series since March 21-23, 2025.
  • Curd is tied for second in the ACC for wins alongside Stanford’s Zoe Prystajko.
  • Duke leads the all-time series against Clemson 15-5.
  • The Blue Devils are preparing for the ACC Softball Championships set for May 6-9.
What's Next

Duke is set to compete in the ACC Softball Championships in Charlottesville, Virginia, where they will aim to continue their strong performance from the regular season. With a successful season behind them, they are looking to make a deep postseason run.

Bottom Line

The dominant performance against Clemson cements Duke's strong season while showcasing Cassidy Curd's prowess as a key player. With solid momentum and an impressive record, the Blue Devils are positioned as a formidable contender in the upcoming ACC Championships.