Duke athletics achieves highest Directors' Cup point total since 2014
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Duke Athletics concluded its 2025-26 campaign ranked 11th in the Learfield Directors’ Cup standings, the highest point total since 2013-14. Accumulating 1,039.25 points, the Blue Devils had strong finishes in women's soccer and men's lacrosse, earning 83 points each, while men's and women's basketball added 73 points each. Duke's football team, which won the ACC Championship Game and the Sun Bowl, contributed 45 points. This marks Duke's second consecutive 1,000-point season and reflects the university's tradition of excellence in athletics and academics.
- •Duke ranked 11th nationally in Directors' Cup standings
- •Total of 1,039.25 points accumulated this season
- •Women's soccer and men's lacrosse each earned 83 points
- •Men's and women's basketball contributed 73 points each
- •Duke football added 45 points after winning ACC Championship
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Duke posts best Directors' Cup point total since 2014
"A strong year across multiple programs lifts Duke to 11th nationally and its second straight 1,000‑point Directors’ Cup finish.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
Soccer•Jun 28, 2026, 8:06 PMGab Marcotti's Best XI of World Cup group stage: M...
Soccer•Jun 28, 2026, 8:06 PMBalogun: U.S. finding 'another gear' for knockouts...- Copa Libertadores•Jun 28, 2026, 7:50 PMAston Villa Make Second Offer For Brazilian Target: Does He Fit Emery’s System?
- Champions League•Jun 28, 2026, 7:40 PMMason Mount: United’s stance revealed amid Amorim interest
- MLS•Jun 28, 2026, 7:39 PMFans were in awe of the celebration for Algeria at team hotel in Lawrence, Kansas
- FIFA World Cup•Jun 28, 2026, 7:35 PMManchester City Are Eyeing A Move For This Ligue 1 Midfielder Next Summer: Good Fit For Them?
