Completed Event: Softball versus Georgia on May 18, 2025 , Loss , 2, to, 5 , (F/8)
/
Final
Softball
2
vs Georgia
5
Blue Devil Spotlight: Ariel Krueger
10/7/2025 2:00:00 PM | Softball
DURHAM, N.C. – Along with the 12 returning letterwinners from last season, the Duke softball program also welcomed 10 newcomers in six freshman and four transfers. During the fall, GoDuke.com will be spotlighting each of the 10 newcomers ahead of the 2026 campaign.
The first Blue Devil spotlight is freshman infielder Ariel Krueger. A native of Van Buren Township, Mich., Krueger attended Woodhaven High School where she was a four-year letterwinner and three-time All-Region selection. Krueger also earned All-State honors during her junior year. In the classroom, she was a member of the National Honor Society all four years and a two-time Academic All-State honoree.
GoDuke.com: What are you most excited about this season?
Ariel Krueger: This season I'm most excited to learn more about myself and grow as an athlete.
GD: What is your favorite part about softball?
AK: My favorite part of softball is the community and sisterhood that I get playing on this amazing team.
GD: What do you like most about Duke so far?
AK: Being a newcomer at Duke is amazing because I have great teammates to look up to and awesome coaches as my mentors.
GD: What are some of your favorite hobbies outside of softball?
AK: Outside of softball, I like reading my bible, listening to worship music and playing pickleball.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils softball, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeSOFTBALL"
#GoDuke
The first Blue Devil spotlight is freshman infielder Ariel Krueger. A native of Van Buren Township, Mich., Krueger attended Woodhaven High School where she was a four-year letterwinner and three-time All-Region selection. Krueger also earned All-State honors during her junior year. In the classroom, she was a member of the National Honor Society all four years and a two-time Academic All-State honoree.
Stoked to have you here @arielkrueger32 ??
— Duke Softball (@DukeSOFTBALL) October 7, 2025
?? -> https://t.co/1ckEAEWAu9 pic.twitter.com/M9saiXgNGz
GoDuke.com: What are you most excited about this season?
Ariel Krueger: This season I'm most excited to learn more about myself and grow as an athlete.
GD: What is your favorite part about softball?
AK: My favorite part of softball is the community and sisterhood that I get playing on this amazing team.
GD: What do you like most about Duke so far?
AK: Being a newcomer at Duke is amazing because I have great teammates to look up to and awesome coaches as my mentors.
GD: What are some of your favorite hobbies outside of softball?
AK: Outside of softball, I like reading my bible, listening to worship music and playing pickleball.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils softball, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeSOFTBALL"
#GoDuke
Durham Softball Regional Day Two Presser
Saturday, May 17
Durham Softball Regional Game One Post Game Presser
Friday, May 16
Absolute Domination Over #2 Florida Gators - Duke Softball
Wednesday, March 19
ABSOLUTELY INSANE CATCH! NUMBER ONE PLAY ON SPORTSCENTER! #goduke #softball #ncaasoftball #espn
Thursday, March 13
