### NCAA Rewind: Evaluating Duke’s 2024 Lacrosse Enigma
**Date:** September 7
**Rankings and Record:**
– Preseason: No. 2
– Final: No. 6
– Overall Record: 13-6 (1-3 ACC)

**Positive Aspects:**
– Brennan O’Neill excelled with 54 goals and 27 assists, showcasing All-American talent.
– Michigan transfer Josh Zawada added 33 goals and 45 assists, enhancing the attack alongside Dyson Williams (61 goals).
– Andrew McAdorey contributed 28 goals with a 35.9% shooting accuracy from midfield.
– Standout defense from veterans Kenny Brower and Tyler Carpenter.
– Freshman goalie Patrick Jameison displayed promise with a .531 save percentage.
– Secured six wins against NCAA tournament teams, earning a No. 2 seed.

**Challenges Faced:**
– Inconsistency plagued the season; after losses, Duke thrived but faltered following wins.
– Failed to win consecutive games post-March, notably missing a quarterfinal upset against Maryland despite early dominance.

**Season Highlight:**
– Dominating performance against Syracuse in the ACC semifinals, leading 9-2 in the first quarter, exemplifying potential at peak performance.

**Conclusion:**
– Duke finishes as a perplexing case in lacrosse, remembered for a disheartening quarterfinal exit against Maryland. Despite individual accolades (eight All-America picks), the six total losses raise questions about consistency and potential.