Diving into the numbers, D1Softball’s Graham Hays explores what makes Madisyn Kennedy so tough to get out, Duke’s Jala Wright so tough to hit and Nebraska’s sister act so valuable.

As Duke head coach Marissa Young has dealt with a family medical emergency the last few months, her team has provided unwavering support. More in the Duke Fall Report.

Florida State is hoping to remain on top of a much deeper Atlantic Coast Conference field. The Noles should be motivated by an uncharacterically early postseason exit.

Duke added two new members to the coaching staff in the offseason. The Blue Devils have spent the fall getting better acquainted with each other after a historic Super Regional run.

D150 D1Softball continues with players 135-121 released. Conference USA, the Sun Belt and the ACC are well represented.

Duke’s pitching depth was on display, Hoos open strong and Florida State hits the road for a major showdown in hostile territory. That and more in this week’s ACC Notebook.

Conference play begins, Louisville adapts and competes and Josie Muffley makes her annual web gem. That and more in this week’s ACC Notebook.

Entering its fifth season of existence, Duke’s program has reached a level of seniority among its players. That led to a more efficient fall for the Blue Devils.