D1Softball named Duke’s Claire Davidson its National Player of the Week on Tuesday.
The senior’s recent form came to a head against the Clemson Tigers over the weekend when she recorded five hits, including a pair of 3-run homers, in three games. She added two doubles in the Sunday finale, helping the Ble Devils clinch the sweep, and batted in 10 runs across the series.
Duke softball has played 12 games since March 28. In that time frame, Davidson has batted 0.552 with eight home runs and 24 RBIs.
Here surge has her on the doorstep of some program records as she has 15 home runs (four short of the single-season mark) and 56 RBIs (already tied for the school record) with nine games left in the regular season.
Duke's Claire Davidson, Campbell pitcher Isabella Smith, and Fairleigh Dickinson freshman Brooklyn Shroyer earn the #D1Softball national awards following week ten.@claire7davidson x @DukeSOFTBALL@isabellajay17 x @GoCamelsSB@FDUKnightsSB https://t.co/DWH2or5jpb
— D1Softball (@D1Softball) April 16, 2024
This is the second time a Blue Devil earned national honors after second baseman Aminah Vega was named the NCAA Player of the Week for her performances against Virginia Tech last month.
Davidson’s chase for Duke history continues with a Wednesday road game against UNC Greensboro.