The Opening Faceoff
- Duke is 10-0, its best start through 10 games since the 2005 squad started 11-0. The Blue Devils stayed put at No. 1 in the polls following a thrilling 12-11 overtime win over No. 2 Syracuse last Thursday.
- Senior captain took the reins against the Tar Heels, scoring four goals, including the overtime winner, and adding three assists for seven points. Brennan O'Neill, Owen Caputo and Dyson Williams each had two tallies. Duke held Notre Dame to just one goal in the game's final 23:13 to secure the victory.