Here’s a concise update on the latest Duke Blue Devils men's lacrosse news, based on recent publicly available reports.
Duke pulled off a big win over North Carolina, 16-12, in an ACC showdown on April 25, 2026. The victory improved Duke’s standing against top-20 opponents and marked a notable upset against a top-five foe at the time. Buck Cunningham made 12 saves in the win, and three Duke players had hat tricks, signaling a strong offensive performance for the Blue Devils.[2]
Earlier in the 2025 season, Duke opened with a dominant 26-7 win over Bellarmine, showcasing depth with 17 different players scoring and 18 contributing points. Eric Malever led the offense, and Duke’s defense stifled Bellarmine for long stretches, reflecting a high-powered start to the year.[3]
Duke also faced competitive ACC action in 2025, including a late-season matchup against rival North Carolina that Duke lost 8-7 in Chapel Hill, with the Tar Heels securing a notable win in Durham’s series history; Carolina had momentum with a 2-0 start in ACC play at that time.[5]
In terms of national rankings and status, Duke’s results in early 2025–2026 included several top-20/ top-10 recognitions and postseason implications discussions, including selection show timelines for potential NCAA participation after key wins.[4][2]
A recent setback occurred in early April 2026, when Duke fell to No. 16 Virginia, 14-10, in ACC play, with Virginia pulling away in the third quarter; this indicates Duke’s continued positioning within a competitive ACC landscape.[8]
If you’d like, I can compile a short, up-to-date digest with the latest three to five games, including scores, key players, and any NCAA tournament implications. I can also pull more recent sources or set up a quick chart showing Duke’s results over the last calendar year.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – Syracuse junior midfielder Michael Leo earned Atlantic Coast Conference Men’s Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week honors, and Duke junior short-stick midfielder Aidan Maguire was named ACC Defensive Player of the Week for games played during the opening weekend of the season.
theacc.comDURHAM, N.C.— Seventeen different Blue Devils found the back of the cage and 18 players overall had at least one point as seventh-ranked Duke cruised past Be...
goduke.comSixteenth-ranked Virginia outscored No. 7 Duke, 5-1, in the third quarter to pull away for a 14-10 victory in ACC men's lacrosse action Saturday afternoon at...
goduke.comKnights take on Mercyhurst Saturday
athletics.bellarmine.eduThree Blue Devils registered hat tricks and Buck Cunningham made 12 saves to lead 17th-ranked Duke to a commanding 16-12 victory over No. 3 North Carolina in...
goduke.comThe Duke Blue Devils took down the top-ranked Virginia Cavaliers in an early ACC men's lacrosse showdown. Here's how it happened ➡️
www.ncaa.comDuke sophomore midfielder Benn Johnston earned Atlantic Coast Conference Men’s Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week honors, and North Carolina sophomore faceoff specialist Brady Wambach was named ACC Defensive Player of the Week for games played from February 24-March 2.
theacc.comSaturday was the Tar Heels' 21st win in Durham, the first since 2016.
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