by Brian Kapur
-Key Story Line
The Terps can clinch a bye in the first round of the ACC tournament and secure at least the No.2 seed. (Their showdown with North Carolina will likely determine the top seed).
-Terps offense set to explode?
The Terps will face one of the worst defenses in the nation later this afternoon. The Blue Devils goals allowed average is No.44, allowing 2.3 goals per game. The Terps just went through a gauntlet of tough defenses, UVA, American, and Princeton, so this could be a six or more goal game.
-Common Opponents
The Blue Devils and Terps have faced three common opponents this season- Wake Forest, Old Dominion and Boston College. Duke has lost to all three while the Terps have won each by at least two goals.
-Key Matchup: Nicole Muracco vs Amie Survilla
They are tied to lead the nation with 18 goals. Something has got to give here. If the Terps can shutdown Survilla it could be a romp. If the Blue Devils manage to shut down Muracco, the Terps have a bevvy of weapons they could use to exploit Duke's defense.
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