GoDuke.com · Aug 31, 2019
Duke Downs No. 9 Penn State, 4-1, in Season Opener
Libby Thompson and Hannah MillerDURHAM, N.C. – It was a high-scoring start to the season for the third-ranked Blue Devils, who dispatched ninth-ranked Penn State by a 4-1 score in Friday night’s opener at Williams Field at Jack Katz Stadium.
Sophomore Olivia Sahaydak got Duke on the board following an initial goal by the Nittany Lions in the sixth minute, and would tack on another tally in the final quarter. Freshman Hannah Miller impressed in her Duke debut, putting away what would prove to be the game winner, and sophomore Leah Crouse put a stamp on the season-opening win with a backhand shot into the net inside the final three minutes.