Duke's Historic Softball Season Ends in WCWS Loss to Alabama

The Blue Devils were eliminated after a tightly contested game, marking their first Women's College World Series appearance.

Duke fell to Alabama with a final score of 2-1 in the elimination game.
Ana Gold hit a solo home run to tie the game early for Duke.
Alabama's Marlie Giles secured the win with a solo home run in the sixth inning.
Sophomore pitcher Cassidy Curd gave up two runs and four hits over seven innings.
Duke concluded their season with a 52-9 overall record and 20-4 in ACC play.