Top Story Spotlight Duke women's soccer battle tested as championship pursuit continues USA Today Network Oct 1, 2026 4 hrs ago 0 1 of 2 Duke women's soccer Molly Vapensky makes a diving save against No. 1 Stanford on Sept. 13. USA Today Network Duke women's soccer Jocelyn Travers against VCU on Aug. 30. USA Today Network Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save USA Today Network Duke women's soccer faces no shortage of tests in ACC action.kAm~G6C E96:C =2DE 7@FC 82>6D[ z:6C2? w2==VD q=F6 s6G:=D 92G6 72465 E9C66 E@A\`d @AA@?6?ED :? 2D >2?J 82>6Di $E2?7@C5[ }@CE9 r2C@=:?2 2?5 }@EC6 s2>6] sF<6 H6?E `\`\` 24C@DD E92E DEC6E49[ H:E9 2 d\_ H:? @G6C $E2?7@C5[ 2 c\a =@DD E@ &}r 2?5 2 `\` 5C2H H:E9 }@EC6 s2>6]k^AmkAmQxEVD 366? 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