Northwestern field hockey to face Duke and Boston College

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The No. 1 ranked Northwestern field hockey team is scheduled to compete in the ACC/B1G Challenge in Newton, Massachusetts, this weekend. The Wildcats, currently 2-0, will face No. 6 Duke on Friday, Sept. 4, followed by a matchup against Boston College on Sunday, Sept. 6.

Duke enters the challenge with a 2-0 record after victories over William & Mary and Richmond. The Blue Devils are set to face their first ranked opponents of the season during this tournament, which also includes No. 13 Maryland. Northwestern holds a recent advantage in the series against Duke, having won the last six contests.

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