DURHAM – Fifth-ranked Duke (27-3, 8-2 ACC) scored runs in every inning to roll past No. 15 Virginia Tech (25-6-1, 9-1 ACC), 14-5, after five innings on Thursday night at Duke Softball Stadium.
The Blue Devils handed the Hokies their first conference loss of the season and recorded the first run-rule victory in the teams' all-time series.
Senior Lillie Walker picked up the win in the circle after tossing 2.1 innings in relief, surrendering just one run off one hit. The Inola, Okla., native improved her season ledger to 6-1 after 14 appearances on the year.