<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=27e2TC_0wB5bq9V00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=27e2TC_0wB5bq9V00" width="2000" height="1262" >No. 11 Duke field hockey heads to Louisville for its final road game of the regular season after achieving four consecutive shutouts. The Blue Devils, boasting a four-game win streak, have outscored opponents 9-0 during this span. Duke's defense has only allowed five goals in live action this season, ranking them first in the nation for goals against average. The team will return home to face VCU after the Louisville match.<ul><li>54 - Career points for junior Alaina McVeigh , ranking 38th in Duke history</li><li>0.35 - Goals against average for Duke's Frederique Wollaert , the lowest in the nation</li><li>8 - Shutouts for the Blue Devils this season, the most in the ACC</li><li>97.8% - Success rate on defensive penalty corners, allowing just four goals on 45 corners</li></ul>Yes, ButWhile Duke's record is impressive, they face a Louisville team that has lost eight of its nine games by just one goal, indicating the potential for tightly contested matchups. Additionally, Duke's victories have come against top-tier competition, revealing that challenges may arise against teams that typically perform better in close games.State of Play<ul><li>Duke is currently 8-4, holding a 4-1 record in ACC play.</li><li>Louisville enters the matchup struggling at 5-9, with only one win in conference play.</li><li>VCU has a solid 8-4 record with strong scoring, averaging 2.50 goals per game.</li></ul>After the road game against Louisville, Duke will host VCU, aiming for a weekend sweep to solidify their standing in the ACC and maintain momentum heading into postseason play.Bottom LineDuke's strong defensive performance is key to their success, and maintaining this trend against Louisville and VCU is crucial for their aspirations to finish the season in the ACC's top tier.</div></body>

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0.35 - Goals against average for Duke's Frederique Wollaert , the lowest in the nation. 8 - Shutouts for the Blue Devils this season, the most in the ACC. 97.8% - Success rate on defensive penalty corners, allowing just four goals on 45 corners. Yes, But. While Duke's record is...