Spike in Success

The Blue Devil volleyball team had a record year, advancing to the regional finals, or “elite eight,” of the NCAA
Tournament this winter for the first time in Duke’s history. The team also won the ACC championship and finished the season with a record of 27-7. Above, senior Becci Burling, left, and junior Sophia Dunworth block a shot by High Point University during the NCAA Volleyball Championship’s first round, held at Cameron Indoor Stadium December 3.

Jon Gardiner