Williamson Collects 2 More Weekly Awards

DURHAM, N.C.—Duke rookie Brandon Williamson added ACC Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week and Top Drawer Soccer National Team of the Week honors to his list after his standout performance in the win over Notre Dame. The honors are the first for Williamson and mark the first offensive player of the week honor for a Blue Devil.

Williamson, who was also selected to the College Soccer News Team of the Week, had the performance of his lifetime Friday night. The Gainesville, Va., native registered both goals and played all 108 minutes in the Blue Devils' thrilling double overtime win over the Fighting Irish.

His first goal came in the 35th minute on a fantastic strike from 15 yards into the right corner of the goal. Notre Dame goalkeeper Chris Hubbard had no chance on the bullet that evened the score for the Blue Devils

After the two teams battled back and forth it was Williamson coming through again in the 109th minute on a fantastic cross from Max Moser. The rookie utility player settled the ball down to his right foot and put it in the back of the net for the golden goal.

The win over the No. 4 Irish was the highest ranked win for a Blue Devil squad since beating No. 1 North Carolina in 2014.

Earlier in the week, Williamson started and played 52 minutes in a 3-2 win over Campbell. He has started five games this season.

Duke (6-6-2) plays its final non-conference game Tuesday night at Elon. The Blue Devils finish the regular season on the road at No. 16 Virginia.

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