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Pitchfork Pointers - Part I
11/26/2025 5:22:00 PM | Women's Soccer
DURHAM, N.C. – As the Duke women's soccer team heads into the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament, the Blue Devils are excited to feature the first edition of Pitchfork Pointers – to dive further into what is happening inside the program.
Next Up is Washington in the NCAA Quarters
Duke advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament and hosts 13th-ranked Washington Friday, Nov. 28 at 4 p.m., for a chance to advance to the NCAA College Cup. Tickets for the match are being sold here and fans can watch it via ESPN+ as well. Pack Koskinen Stadium to help the Blue Devils against the Huskies.
Another Quarterfinal Appearance
The Blue Devils have advanced to the NCAA Quarterfinals for the fifth time out of the last six years and the 11th time since 2011. The five appearances over the last six seasons ranks tied for first nationally.
Blue Devils Welcome Alumnae Back
During the NCAA first round against Elon, the Blue Devils welcomed back a number of alumnae as Maggie Graham, Hannah Bebar, Leah Freeman, Nicky Chico and Emily Royson all came back to Durham and attended the match. Graham, Bebar and Freeman all recently completed their first professional season with the NWSL and talked with the team.
Rader & Minestrella Duo
In the 2025 NCAA Tournament the duo of Kat Rader and Mia Minestrella have been impressive. They have scored all six of Duke's goals, while Rader has also assisted on four of those tallies.
A total of seven times this season Rader has assisted a Minestrella goal, while Minestrella has assisted on one of Rader's goals.
In the ACC stats, Minestrella ranks fourth in points (38) and Rader is sixth (34), while in goals Minestrella is third (17) and Rader is tied for eighth (11). They are tied for the second-highest scoring duo in the ACC and tied for third-highest in program history.
Various Tidbits
Quote of the Week
Junior Cameron Roller on being able to have another home match with the team:
"It means a lot. Every time we get to play at home, it's such a special feeling playing for our fans. I don't think it changes our mentality or anything. I think it is so special. We get to play home, Kieren always talks about it before every game, and we know how important it is. So, we get enough of it, but we never take it for granted."
Minestrella on a Tear
Over the last two weeks, junior Mia Minestrella has been on a tear scoring five of Duke's six goals and leading the Blue Devils to victories over Elon, UCF and Kansas. Her five goals and 10 points in the 2025 NCAAs ranks tied for first in tournament along with TCU's Seven Castain.
For her efforts, Minestrella was tabbed TopDrawerSoccer National Player of the Week and to the Team of the Week as well in each of the last two weeks.
In seven NCAA Tournament matches over her career, Minestrella now owns nine goals and two assists, including four game-winners. Her nine goals and 20 points in the NCAA Tournament over the last two years already ranks tied for first on Duke's all-time charts along with Kaitlyn Kerr (2010-13).
Minestrella, who hails from Redondo Beach, California, owns 17 goals this season to rank tied for seventh nationally and third in the ACC.
Quinn Leads Vancouver Rise FC to Title
Former Duke standout Quinn helped lead the Vancouver Rise FC squad to the inaugural Northern Super League Championship. Vancouver collected a 2-1 win over Toronto in the championship to win the title.
On the season, Quinn started 19 of 20 matches played and scored six goals.
Quinn competed with the Blue Devils from 2013-17 and helped lead Duke to the NCAA College Cup in 2015 and 2017.
Question of the Week
Moving Up the Record Charts
A number of Blue Devils are moving up the single season and career record charts in 2025.
In the individual season record book, Mia Minestrella is third in goals (17), tied for fifth in points (38) and third in game-winning goals. Kat Rader is tied for 10th in points (34) and tied for fifth in assist (12). Mia Oliaro is tied for ninth in assists (11). Caroline Dysart also ranks tied for sixth in shutouts (10).
For the individual career record charts, Rader is fifth in game-winning goals (12), tied for seventh in goals (31) and tied for seventh in points (82). Minestrella is 17th in game-winning goals (9) and Oliaro is sixth in assists (24).
In the team season record book, Duke is fourth in assists (71), 10th in goals (52), tied for fifth in points (175) and tied for ninth in shutouts (11).
Minestrella also ranks tied for first in Duke's NCAA Tournament career charts in points (20) and goals (9).
Home Field Advantage
Over their careers Mia Minestrella and Kat Rader have combined to score 44 goals, 20 assists and 106 points at home in Koskinen Stadium. Minestrella has notched 21 goals, 10 assists and 52 points, while Rader owns 23 goals, 10 assists and 56 points.
Duke has won 10 matches in a row at home during NCAA Tournament action and owns a 35-3-1 ledger at home in NCAA Tournament action over the history of the program.
Stevens Wins NWSL Championship
Former Duke standout Ella Stevens captured the NWSL Championship this past week with Gotham FC in a 1-0 victory over the Washington Spirit. The title is the first for the 2020 Blue Devil graduate. Stevens missed most of the season due to an injury.
Duke Adds Rylee McLanahan to 2026 Class
Duke head coach Kieran Hall announced recently Duke added a top six recruit nationally and two-time Oklahoma Girls Soccer Gatorade Player of the Year – Rylee McLanahan – to the Blue Devils' 2026 class. McLanahan joins Natalie Chudowsky and Sofia Nuñez in Duke's 2026 class.
McLanahan, who hails from Edmond, Oklahoma, is ranked No. 6 in the TopDrawerSoccer 2026 overall class rankings. Standing 5-7, she is the top midfielder heading to college in the class. McLanahan is a true goal scorer who registered impressive numbers at Edmond North High School. She tallied 107 goals, 42 assists and 256 points in only 45 matches. McLanahan has represented the United States on many different levels, including recently traveling to Portugal with the U-17 Youth National Team.
Riley Jackson Provides Exceptional Feature Stories for 2025 Season
During the 2025 season, NC Courage standout Riley Jackson told the stories of Duke women's soccer with feature stories on GoDuke.com. Listed below are the stories in case you missed any of them –
Nov. 21 - 'It Just Means More' - Elle Piper's Motivation to Succeed at Duke
Nov. 16 – Julia's Journey
Nov. 9 - Freshman Standout Avery Oder Makes Fast Impact
Oct. 27 - Familiar Faces, Fast Start: Duke's Freshmen Thrive off U.S. National Team Connection
Oct. 6 – Evans Exudes Enthusiasm on and off the Pitch
Sept. 29 - "Be it to Become it" - Lageyre Leads by Example
Sept. 22 - No Challenge too Big - Martinho's Journey Back to the Pitch
To stay up to date with Blue Devils women's soccer, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeWSOC".
#GoDuke
Next Up is Washington in the NCAA Quarters
Duke advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament and hosts 13th-ranked Washington Friday, Nov. 28 at 4 p.m., for a chance to advance to the NCAA College Cup. Tickets for the match are being sold here and fans can watch it via ESPN+ as well. Pack Koskinen Stadium to help the Blue Devils against the Huskies.
Another Quarterfinal Appearance
The Blue Devils have advanced to the NCAA Quarterfinals for the fifth time out of the last six years and the 11th time since 2011. The five appearances over the last six seasons ranks tied for first nationally.
Blue Devils Welcome Alumnae Back
During the NCAA first round against Elon, the Blue Devils welcomed back a number of alumnae as Maggie Graham, Hannah Bebar, Leah Freeman, Nicky Chico and Emily Royson all came back to Durham and attended the match. Graham, Bebar and Freeman all recently completed their first professional season with the NWSL and talked with the team.
Rader & Minestrella Duo
In the 2025 NCAA Tournament the duo of Kat Rader and Mia Minestrella have been impressive. They have scored all six of Duke's goals, while Rader has also assisted on four of those tallies.
A total of seven times this season Rader has assisted a Minestrella goal, while Minestrella has assisted on one of Rader's goals.
In the ACC stats, Minestrella ranks fourth in points (38) and Rader is sixth (34), while in goals Minestrella is third (17) and Rader is tied for eighth (11). They are tied for the second-highest scoring duo in the ACC and tied for third-highest in program history.
Various Tidbits
Over the last two years, Duke has scored 120 goals to rank tied for fourth nationally – Xavier (122), Utah Valley (121), Florida State (121), Duke (120), Stanford (119), Notre Dame (115), North Carolina (114), TCU (105), Arkansas (105) and Milwaukee (104).- Duke has not allowed a goal at home in the NCAA Tournament over the last two seasons, which spans 631:20 minutes dating back the last eight contests.
- The Blue Devils have collected 11 NCAA Quarterfinal appearances since 2011 to rank second behind Florida State (12).The full list is – Florida State (12), Duke (11), Stanford (10), North Carolina (9), UCLA (7), Penn State (7), Virginia (6).
- Duke is one of only two teams nationally that have scored a goal in every match this season (Seattle University).
- The Blue Devils are the only team remaining in the NCAA Tournament that has not allowed a goal in the NCAA Tournament.
Quote of the Week
Junior Cameron Roller on being able to have another home match with the team:
"It means a lot. Every time we get to play at home, it's such a special feeling playing for our fans. I don't think it changes our mentality or anything. I think it is so special. We get to play home, Kieren always talks about it before every game, and we know how important it is. So, we get enough of it, but we never take it for granted."
Minestrella on a Tear
Over the last two weeks, junior Mia Minestrella has been on a tear scoring five of Duke's six goals and leading the Blue Devils to victories over Elon, UCF and Kansas. Her five goals and 10 points in the 2025 NCAAs ranks tied for first in tournament along with TCU's Seven Castain.
For her efforts, Minestrella was tabbed TopDrawerSoccer National Player of the Week and to the Team of the Week as well in each of the last two weeks.
In seven NCAA Tournament matches over her career, Minestrella now owns nine goals and two assists, including four game-winners. Her nine goals and 20 points in the NCAA Tournament over the last two years already ranks tied for first on Duke's all-time charts along with Kaitlyn Kerr (2010-13).
Minestrella, who hails from Redondo Beach, California, owns 17 goals this season to rank tied for seventh nationally and third in the ACC.
Quinn Leads Vancouver Rise FC to TitleFormer Duke standout Quinn helped lead the Vancouver Rise FC squad to the inaugural Northern Super League Championship. Vancouver collected a 2-1 win over Toronto in the championship to win the title.
On the season, Quinn started 19 of 20 matches played and scored six goals.
Quinn competed with the Blue Devils from 2013-17 and helped lead Duke to the NCAA College Cup in 2015 and 2017.
Question of the Week
What's your favorite Thanksgiving food?? #GoDuke pic.twitter.com/R7jghXg3II
— Duke Women's Soccer (@DukeWSOC) November 26, 2025
Moving Up the Record Charts
A number of Blue Devils are moving up the single season and career record charts in 2025.
In the individual season record book, Mia Minestrella is third in goals (17), tied for fifth in points (38) and third in game-winning goals. Kat Rader is tied for 10th in points (34) and tied for fifth in assist (12). Mia Oliaro is tied for ninth in assists (11). Caroline Dysart also ranks tied for sixth in shutouts (10).
For the individual career record charts, Rader is fifth in game-winning goals (12), tied for seventh in goals (31) and tied for seventh in points (82). Minestrella is 17th in game-winning goals (9) and Oliaro is sixth in assists (24).
In the team season record book, Duke is fourth in assists (71), 10th in goals (52), tied for fifth in points (175) and tied for ninth in shutouts (11).
Minestrella also ranks tied for first in Duke's NCAA Tournament career charts in points (20) and goals (9).
Home Field Advantage
Over their careers Mia Minestrella and Kat Rader have combined to score 44 goals, 20 assists and 106 points at home in Koskinen Stadium. Minestrella has notched 21 goals, 10 assists and 52 points, while Rader owns 23 goals, 10 assists and 56 points.
Duke has won 10 matches in a row at home during NCAA Tournament action and owns a 35-3-1 ledger at home in NCAA Tournament action over the history of the program.
Stevens Wins NWSL Championship
Former Duke standout Ella Stevens captured the NWSL Championship this past week with Gotham FC in a 1-0 victory over the Washington Spirit. The title is the first for the 2020 Blue Devil graduate. Stevens missed most of the season due to an injury.
Duke Adds Rylee McLanahan to 2026 Class
Duke head coach Kieran Hall announced recently Duke added a top six recruit nationally and two-time Oklahoma Girls Soccer Gatorade Player of the Year – Rylee McLanahan – to the Blue Devils' 2026 class. McLanahan joins Natalie Chudowsky and Sofia Nuñez in Duke's 2026 class.
McLanahan, who hails from Edmond, Oklahoma, is ranked No. 6 in the TopDrawerSoccer 2026 overall class rankings. Standing 5-7, she is the top midfielder heading to college in the class. McLanahan is a true goal scorer who registered impressive numbers at Edmond North High School. She tallied 107 goals, 42 assists and 256 points in only 45 matches. McLanahan has represented the United States on many different levels, including recently traveling to Portugal with the U-17 Youth National Team.
Riley Jackson Provides Exceptional Feature Stories for 2025 Season
During the 2025 season, NC Courage standout Riley Jackson told the stories of Duke women's soccer with feature stories on GoDuke.com. Listed below are the stories in case you missed any of them –
Nov. 21 - 'It Just Means More' - Elle Piper's Motivation to Succeed at Duke
Nov. 16 – Julia's Journey
Nov. 9 - Freshman Standout Avery Oder Makes Fast Impact
Oct. 27 - Familiar Faces, Fast Start: Duke's Freshmen Thrive off U.S. National Team Connection
Oct. 6 – Evans Exudes Enthusiasm on and off the Pitch
Sept. 29 - "Be it to Become it" - Lageyre Leads by Example
Sept. 22 - No Challenge too Big - Martinho's Journey Back to the Pitch
To stay up to date with Blue Devils women's soccer, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeWSOC".
#GoDuke
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