GoDuke.com · Apr 19, 2016
Tuesday Takeways: Clinched! Duke Lands Spot in ACCs
Courtesy: University of VirginiaDuke Clinches Spot in ACC Championships
The Blue Devils outscored Virginia 9-3 in the second half, including 5-1 in the fourth quarter, to clinch a spot in the ACC Championship with a 14-8 victory over the Cavaliers Sunday afternoon. It marked the 16th win for Duke in the previous 17 meetings with Virginia and was the eighth straight overall. Deemer Class led the team with a game-high five goals and Myles Jones paced the offense overall with six points from two goals and four assists. Danny Fowler was outstanding between the pipes with 13 saves for a .619 save percentage. It marked seventh time this season Duke held an opponent to fewer than 10 goals.