TEMPE, Ariz. – The No. 20 Duke softball program (2-0, 0-0 ACC), opened the season in style, defeating California Baptist and No. 5 Oklahoma State, in back-to-back games on Friday to open the Kajikawa Classic, hosted by Arizona State.
The Blue Devils started the day with a 15-4 win over the Lancers (0-2, 0-0 WAC) in five innings, before taking down the Cowgirls (1-1, 0-0 Big 12).
With the win over Oklahoma State, the Blue Devils have now defeated a top-five opponent in each of the last three seasons. The win over the Lancers improved Duke to 5-0 all-time in season openers.