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Tuesday, October 29
Durham, N.C.
7:00 PM
Duke University
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Denver
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Blue Devils and Pioneers Meet Tuesday Night
10/28/2019 4:59:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Duke Looks to Regain Winning Ways
Game 16
Duke (6-7-2) vs. Denver (3-9-3)
October 29, 2019 | 7 p.m. | ACCNX
Durham, N.C. | Koskinen Stadium
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Gameday Details
By the Numbers
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Breaking Down the Blue Devils
Veerakone Breaks Through
Series History
In Common
Opponent                          Duke    Denver
Notre Dame                      L, 0-1    L, 1-2
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Pitt                                        L, 3-4    L, 2-3
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Duke (6-7-2) vs. Denver (3-9-3)
October 29, 2019 | 7 p.m. | ACCNX
Durham, N.C. | Koskinen Stadium
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Gameday Details
- Tuesday night's game will be broadcast on ACC Network Extra. Fans can watch on the ESPN app or via watchespn.com.
- Parking is available in the grounds lot off of Frank Bassett Drive. General public for guests with disabilities is available in Whitford Drive adjacent to Koskinen Stadium.
- The midweek game also will be Social Media Day and will feature prizes for fans. Simply follow @dukeathletics and @dukemsoc on Twitter to find out about the scavenger hunt and any available prizes to be won. Per usual devil horns, pom poms and pitchforks will be on hand at the entrance to Koskinen Stadium.
By the Numbers
- 85 – Career points for Daniele Proch, ranking him fourth among active Division I playersÂ
- 22 – Division I players, including Daniele Proch with 10, who have at least 10 goals this seasonÂ
- 6.20 – Corner kicks per game, ranking sixth in the ACC and 27th nationallyÂ
- 14 – Goals scored by Denver this season, ranking 168th nationallyÂ
- 8 – Of Denver's nine losses that have come by a single goal this seasonÂ
- 3 – In common opponents between Duke and Denver – Notre Dame, SMU and Pitt
- 14 – Of Duke's 26 goals Daniele Proch has had a hand in either scoring or assistingÂ
- 4 – Top 25 opponents Denver has faced this season - Washington, Indiana, Stanford, SMUÂ
- 9 – Current place for Duke in the ACC standings with seven points, with one game remainingÂ
- 57 – Saves made by Will Pulisic this season, leading the ACC and 10 shy of his career-high total in 2017Â
- 198 –  Career wins for Duke head coach John Kerr, ranking tied for 47th among active coaches
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Breaking Down the Blue Devils
- Duke returns home to close out the regular season this week against Denver Tuesday and No. 25 Virginia Tech Friday. The Blue Devils are 6-7-2 and 0-4-1 in the past five games. Duke's last win was a 4-0 victory over Syracuse Oct. 4. The Blue Devils are prepping for the ACC Championship and making a final push to earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament for the third straight season.
- Senior Daniele Proch is the headliner on offense with 10 goals and 24 points overall. He is two shy of his total of 26 points last season after 15 games. Max Moser has two goals and a team-best four assists for eight points, while Daniel Wright has two goals and six points. Overall, 11 different Duke players have scored a goal this season.
- Defensively, Duke started the season with shutouts in three of the first four games before allowing 13 goals in the next five outings. Aedan Stanley and Matthias Frick returned to center back roles in the middle of the year to help solidify the backline. In goal, Will Pulisic has an ACC-best 57 saves, five shutouts and a 1.42 goals against average.
Veerakone Breaks Through
- Senior midfielder Suniel Veerakone broke through for his first goal in over two years when he tallied the team's second goal at Pitt. Veerakone's previous goal was Sept. 8, 2017 versus Virginia Tech.
Series History
- Duke and Denver meet for just the second time. The Blue Devils won the first match by a 2-0 score in Durham.
In Common
- Duke and Denver share three common ACC opponents this season in Notre Dame, SMU and Pittsburgh. Both squads are 0-3, with both teams losing by a one goal in all three games.
Opponent                          Duke    Denver
Notre Dame                      L, 0-1    L, 1-2
SMUÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â L, 0-2Â Â Â Â L, 1-2
Pitt                                        L, 3-4    L, 2-3
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Up Next
- Duke hosts Virginia Tech Friday for the final regular season match of the year. The Blue Devils will honor their nine seniors prior to the game. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m., on ACCNX.
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