DURHAM, N.C. – For the first time in program history, the Duke softball program will head outside the United States as the Blue Devils will take part in the 2019 Puerto Vallarta College Challenge Feb. 7-10, Triple Crown Sports announced on Friday.
The Blue Devils will take part in the first session of the tournament, which also includes Baylor, BYU, Liberty, South Carolina, Washington and ACC foes Notre Dame and North Carolina. The first session has seven teams that reached the 2018 NCAA Tournament, including Women’s College World Series finalist Washington and Super Regional participant South Carolina.