The Opening Faceoff
- Duke continues its four-game homestand Friday against Jacksonville. The second-ranked Blue Devils look to avenge consecutive losses at the hands of the Dolphins.
- Jacksonville has won each of the past two meetings with Duke by a combined three goals ( 14-12 in 2022, 13-12 in 2023).
- The Dolphins enter the Friday night matchup with a 1-1 record after falling to Marist, 9-8, in overtime last Saturday. Their win was a narrow 9-8 victory versus Binghamton. Ethan LaMond leads all goal scorers with three while Jack Taylor has two goals and two assists.