Duke softball vs Howard live updates, start time, TV for Durham Regional

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Duke softball faces Howard in the NCAA Tournament Durham Regional on May 15 at noon ET on ACC Network. The winner will advance to play again on Saturday, with the championship on Sunday.

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Duke softball plays Howard in NCAA Tournament
Game starts at noon ET on ACC Network
Double-elimination format for the regional

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Duke softball vs Howard live updates, start time, TV for Durham Regional

Duke softball gets NCAA Tournament action started on Friday, May 15, in the Durham Regional against Howard.

The No. 12 nationally seeded Blue Devils (39-14) and Bison (28-17), the champions out of the Mid-Eastern Conference, will open the NCAA regional at noon ET on ACC Network from Smith Family Stadium. Arizona and Marshall will follow, with first pitch set for 2:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

Friday’s winners will meet Saturday at 1 p.m., while the losers will face off at 3:30 p.m. The double-elimination regional concludes with the championship on Sunday, with the winner earning a bid to Super Regionals.

The winner of the Durham Regional advances to play the winner of the Fayetteville Regional. That regional is led by No. 5 overall seed Arkansas along with Fordham, Washington and South Florida. Duke is looking to make its fourth Super Regional appearance.

The Fayetteville Observer is bringing you live updates from Duke softball vs. Howard in the Durham Regional. Follow along.

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