On Saturday the men’s swimming and diving team will take on Duke and the women will go up against both Duke and Campbell.

The men have not dropped a match so far this season, posting wins against VMI, Maryland, and Davidson.

Duke is coming off of a 168-124 win against the Maryland Terapins to open up its ACC schedule.

In the women’s previous matchup against Campbell, the Pack posted an impressive 168-79 score. Senior Jennifer Kopenitz took two events, the 200 freestyle with a time of 1:56.13 and the 100 butterfly in 58.14. Sophomore Marifrances Henley placed first in the breaststroke with a time of 1:08.75 and the 100 freestyle with a 58.23 time.

Despite his team’s success, coach Brooks Teal said he believes Duke will offer a great challenge for the Pack. The Blue Devils finished sixth in the ACC last season.

“We’re really focused on trying to get better every week,” Teal said. “Duke has given us trouble in the past. They have finished higher in the ACC in years past. The important thing is just making sure that everyone is focused and prepared for the match.”

One positive aspect Teal said he has recognized about his team from previous matches is that it doesn’t let up on teams when it has a substantial lead and not become complacent on their undefeated record.

“We got ahead and it looked like we had control, but kept racing hard,” Teal said. “We were making sure we worked hard and stayed in control of the score. Those kids didn’t let up at all.”

Also, according to Teal, juniors Joe Martin and Conner Brennan will play large roles going up against the best in the ACC this weekend. Against Davidson, Martin posted a 21.03 time to take second in the 50 freestyle. Brennan, along with sophomore Ivan Kopas, senior Dan Forsythe, and freshman Barrett Miesfield placed first in the 200-medley relay with a time of 1:32.7.