UNC Softball Upsets No. 18 Duke, 6-5

Posted Apr 11, 2026
UNC Softball upset no. 18 Duke on Saturday, 6-5, in front of a program-record crowd of 1,109 people (Highlights). It was the Tar Heels' first victory over the Blue Devils since 2019 and Coach Megan Smith Lyon's 100th win at UNC. Sanaa Thompson extended her on-base streak to 25 games, while Emily LeGette belted her 22nd home run of the season. (GoHeels.com)

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