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Blue Devil Spotlight: Larissa Jacquez
10/29/2025 2:40:00 PM | Softball
DURHAM, N.C. – Along with the 12 returning letterwinners from last season, the Duke softball program also welcomed 10 newcomers in six freshman and four transfers. During the fall, GoDuke.com will be spotlighting each of the 10 newcomers ahead of the 2026 campaign.
The next Blue Devil spotlight is transfer junior pitcher Larissa Jacquez. Jacquez joins the program after two seasons at University of the Incarnate Word. A native of Eagle Pass, Texas, Jacquez is coming off a stellar sophomore season where she led the UIW pitching staff in strikeouts (151), innings pitched (148.2), complete games (12) and shutouts (6). She posted a 1.65 ERA, which led the Southland Conference (SLC) and ranked 12th nationally. Jacquez had a standout performance during the series finale against East Texas A&M, fanning a career-high 14 batters in seven innings to lead the Cardinals to a 7-0 victory and secure the series sweep. The sophomore capped off the year with all-conference honors after being named to the second team for the first time in her career.
GoDuke.com: What are you most excited about this season?
Larissa Jacquez: Playing for Duke as a newcomer means everything to me. The culture is amazing here and I'm just excited to play with these girls, leaving it all out on the field together.
GD: What is your favorite part about softball?
LJ: My favorite part of softball is playing and competing at the highest level.
GD: What makes Duke different from where you grew up?
LJ: Duke is very different from where I grew up because it's a border town where everyone knows everyone. Here in Durham you get to meet new people and be a part of different communities.
GD: What are some of your favorite hobbies outside of softball?
LJ: Outside of softball, I like to go shopping with my teammates and friends and spending my money.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils softball, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeSOFTBALL"
#GoDuke
The next Blue Devil spotlight is transfer junior pitcher Larissa Jacquez. Jacquez joins the program after two seasons at University of the Incarnate Word. A native of Eagle Pass, Texas, Jacquez is coming off a stellar sophomore season where she led the UIW pitching staff in strikeouts (151), innings pitched (148.2), complete games (12) and shutouts (6). She posted a 1.65 ERA, which led the Southland Conference (SLC) and ranked 12th nationally. Jacquez had a standout performance during the series finale against East Texas A&M, fanning a career-high 14 batters in seven innings to lead the Cardinals to a 7-0 victory and secure the series sweep. The sophomore capped off the year with all-conference honors after being named to the second team for the first time in her career.
Happy to have you here, @larissajacquez ??
— Duke Softball (@DukeSOFTBALL) October 29, 2025
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GoDuke.com: What are you most excited about this season?
Larissa Jacquez: Playing for Duke as a newcomer means everything to me. The culture is amazing here and I'm just excited to play with these girls, leaving it all out on the field together.
GD: What is your favorite part about softball?
LJ: My favorite part of softball is playing and competing at the highest level.
GD: What makes Duke different from where you grew up?
LJ: Duke is very different from where I grew up because it's a border town where everyone knows everyone. Here in Durham you get to meet new people and be a part of different communities.
GD: What are some of your favorite hobbies outside of softball?
LJ: Outside of softball, I like to go shopping with my teammates and friends and spending my money.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils softball, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeSOFTBALL"
#GoDuke
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