In preparation for Liberty’s first season of competition at the FBS level, the stadium once again transformed prior to the start of the 2018 season. A new AstroTurf playing surface was also installed for an improved playing experience for Liberty’s football players. The seating capacity expanded to 19,200, while the Tower provided Liberty Athletics with 18 luxury suites, a full media center, and expanded concessions and restrooms for the West side of the stadium. The stadium experienced a major facelift prior to the 2010 season with the installation of more seating and the five-story Williams Stadium Tower. When the stadium opened midway through the 1989 season, the facility’s seating capacity was 12,000. 21, 1989, when the Flames thrilled Liberty’s Homecoming crowd with a 37-18 victory over Towson State. The on-campus football facility has been the site of some of the most memorable moments in program history. First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m.įor more information on Duke Baseball, follow the Blue Devils on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching "DukeBASE".Williams Stadium, home of Liberty’s football program since 1989, provides Flames Nation a truly outstanding game day experience. The Blue Devils cannot advance to the weekend. Duke takes on Miami in the final pool play game for group D.I told them in the huddle I am very proud of their fight tonight." – On the job the bullpen did to keep the game close and the fight from the guys. We were able to claw our way back into it late and that has been the identity of this team all year. It allowed our offense to settle in and get going there late. "Tremendous job by Jason White, Charlie Beilenson and Fran Oschell IIIto keep the ballgame within reach in the middle innings.We allowed some free bases and some errors that led to some big innings." – Head coach Chris Pollardon the quick start by NC State Tuesday. It was a great atmosphere and NC State came out and punched us in the mouth early and we got on our heels a little bit early. "What a tremendous baseball game tonight.The season total is now 91 after the long ball. With MJ Metz' two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning, Duke broke the single season home run record, set by the 1994 club. It is the most strikeouts under head coach Chris Pollard. The Blue Devils set the school record for strikeouts in a single season, striking out nine batters to bring the total to 604, edging out the 2019 team who posted 598.Junior Alex Stoneextended his hitting streak to 29 games on Tuesday evening, doubling to right field in the first inning.NC State scored in the top of the 11th, 8-7. Graduate transfer MJ Metzhit a two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth, 7-7.In the bottom of the seventh, Stone singled to left center to score Alex Mooneyfrom second, 7-5.Albright singled to shortstop in the bottom of the sixth inning to score Stone from second, 7-4.
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