By Emily Simanskis, The Miami Student
Miami University’s field hockey team maintained an unwavering level of intensity when facing second-ranked Duke, but ultimately lost 3-0 to the Blue Devils Sunday afternoon.
With the loss, the RedHawks fall to 3-5 on the season, while the Blue Devils improve to a spotless record of 8-0.
Duke was commanding in their early play, inundating Miami with tight gaps and purposeful passes, effectively testing the RedHawks’ defense.Shots were exchanged between the two teams within the first eleven minutes, and the RedHawks soon found their stride as they began to match the Blue Devils’ speed.