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Stanford field hockey defeats No. 3 Duke in overtime
Stanford field hockey secured its highest-ranked victory in over 25 years with a 3-2 overtime win against No. 3 Duke in Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) action.
Stanford took an early lead via a Mia Clark penalty corner, but Duke responded with goals from Julia Boehringer and Alaina McVeigh to lead 2-1 heading into the final period. Puja Nanjappa leveled the score for the Cardinal in the fourth quarter, forcing overtime. Bea Varley ultimately scored the game-winning one-timer during the extra frame to seal the victory.
Despite Duke outshooting Stanford 18-5, Stanford goalkeeper Anya Jackson recorded 10 saves to maintain the lead. Alaina McVeigh reached a milestone during the match, scoring her 50th career goal.
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Alaina McVeigh · Anya Jackson · Bea Varley · Duke University · Stanford University