Harrell Scores Four as Noles Battle No. 16 Duke in Tight Contest

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The Florida State lacrosse team (3-10, 0-8 ACC) dropped a hard-fought 15-10 contest to No. 16 Duke (9-4, 5-2) on Sunday afternoon at the Seminole Lacrosse Complex. Freshman attacker Caitlin Harrell led the Seminoles offensively with four goals, marking the second four-goal performance of her career. Sophomore midfielders Sophia Kenny and Olivia Ward also had strong outings, with Kenny recording two goals and an assist and Ward tallying two goals and two assists.

Why it matters

Despite the loss, the Seminoles' performance against the highly ranked Duke team shows the potential of their young squad. Harrell's continued offensive production and the contributions from Kenny and Ward are positive signs for Florida State as they look to build momentum heading into their next ACC matchup against Pittsburgh.

The details

The game was a back-and-forth affair, with the score tied on three separate occasions in the first half. Duke took an 8-5 lead into halftime, but Florida State responded with a strong third quarter, outscoring the Blue Devils 3-1 to tie the game at 8-8. However, Duke pulled away in the fourth quarter, scoring six of the final seven goals to secure the 15-10 victory.

• The game was played on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
• Florida State's next ACC matchup is scheduled for Sunday, April 5, 2026 at noon against No. 23 Pittsburgh.

What’s next

The Seminoles will hit the road for their next ACC matchup at No. 23 Pittsburgh. First draw is scheduled for Sunday at noon at Highmark Stadium on ACCNX.