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Duke Hits the Road for ACC Match at Clemson
10/15/2020 3:02:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Game 5
Duke (2-2, 2-1) at Clemson (3-1, 1-1)
October 16, 2020 | 8 p.m. | ACC Network
Clemson, S.C. | Historic Riggs Field
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ACC Network | Live Stats | Game Notes | Digital Game Program
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How to Attend
Historic Riggs Field is open to fans for the game Friday night. Clemson is asking all fans please adhere to the following safety protocols put in place to ensure the well-being of all fans and participants.
7 –  Different Blue Devils with at least one point this season
4 –  Duke freshmen who have started all four games this season
3 – Duke rookies who have registered their first collegiate points this season
2 – Goals scored by Jack Doran in the first four games of the season
1 – Tally by Doran in his 37 prior games in 2017 and 2018
4 – Different starting lineups for the Blue Devils, through the first four games of the year
62 – Career starts for senior goalkeeper Will Pulisic
11/8/13 – Date of Duke's last win over the Tigers in Clemson
41 – Of Clemson's 70 goals that return for the 2020 fall campaign, including Kimarni Smith who had 13 last season
5 – First-place votes Clemson received from the league's coaches in the ACC preseason poll that had the Tigers favored to win the league crown
2 – Goals allowed by Clemson in four games this season
12 – Shots on goal allowed by Clemson in four games
13 – Shots on goal for the Blue Devils in four outings
4 – Of the five teams ranked in the United Soccer Coaches national poll that come from the ACC
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Breaking Down the Blue Devils
Series History
Last Time Out
Last Time We Met
About Clemson
On The Road
Up Next
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Duke (2-2, 2-1) at Clemson (3-1, 1-1)
October 16, 2020 | 8 p.m. | ACC Network
Clemson, S.C. | Historic Riggs Field
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ACC Network | Live Stats | Game Notes | Digital Game Program
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How to Attend
Historic Riggs Field is open to fans for the game Friday night. Clemson is asking all fans please adhere to the following safety protocols put in place to ensure the well-being of all fans and participants.
- Please refrain from coming to any Clemson sporting event if you feel sick or are experiencing symptoms of the coronavirus.
- A capacity of 1,000 spectators will be enforced at Historic Riggs Field. Patrons must wear a face covering at all times unless eating or drinking.Â
- There will be no formal ticketing for the 2020 season. All seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. All points of entry to Historic Riggs Field will be available.
- Individuals must sit in a chairback and are not permitted to move the chairback at any point in the match.
- There will be no access to the field permitted prior to, during, or after any match.Â
- Seats will be available in pods of four with a six-foot radius around each pod. Please refrain from sitting in groups larger than four.
- The first three rows of seats have been blocked off to ensure safety for fans and participants. Please do not sit, or attempt to enter, this area of the stands.
- Drinks and pre-packaged snacks will be available at the outdoor concession stand.
- Restrooms will be available for all fans. Hand sanitizers will also be strategically placed around the facility.
7 –  Different Blue Devils with at least one point this season
4 –  Duke freshmen who have started all four games this season
3 – Duke rookies who have registered their first collegiate points this season
2 – Goals scored by Jack Doran in the first four games of the season
1 – Tally by Doran in his 37 prior games in 2017 and 2018
4 – Different starting lineups for the Blue Devils, through the first four games of the year
62 – Career starts for senior goalkeeper Will Pulisic
11/8/13 – Date of Duke's last win over the Tigers in Clemson
41 – Of Clemson's 70 goals that return for the 2020 fall campaign, including Kimarni Smith who had 13 last season
5 – First-place votes Clemson received from the league's coaches in the ACC preseason poll that had the Tigers favored to win the league crown
2 – Goals allowed by Clemson in four games this season
12 – Shots on goal allowed by Clemson in four games
13 – Shots on goal for the Blue Devils in four outings
4 – Of the five teams ranked in the United Soccer Coaches national poll that come from the ACC
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Breaking Down the Blue Devils
- The Blue Devils play their fifth game of the abbreviated 2020 fall season Friday when they travel to Clemson.
- Duke is 2-2-0 overall and 2-1 in ACC play with both wins coming against NC State. The Blue Devils are tied with North Carolina in the South Division with six points.
- Pulisic, Matthias Frick and Ian Murphy are the veterans anchoring the defense. They have a combined 148 starts and have been and will be crucial in Duke's success this season. Rookie Antino Lopez, Amir Daley and Lewis McGarvey join the veteran crew. Frick, Murphy and McGarvey are the lone Blue Devils to play every minute this season.
- Duke's six goals have come from four different players as Jack Doran, Daniel Wright, Lewis McGarvey and Nick Pariano all have goals. Conor Kelly, Matthias Frick, Peter Stroud and Pariano have assists.
- Eighteen different Blue Devils have seen action this season, including seven of the 11 freshmen.
Series History
- The Blue Devils and Tigers are meeting for the 58th time since the first meeting in 1939. Clemson is riding a four-game win streak with Duke's last win in Clemson coming in 2013. The Tigers are 15-9-2 against Duke in their home stadium.
Last Time Out
- Duke scored three second-half goals to capture a 3-1 road victory at NC State last Friday. Three different Blue Devils scored in the win – their second in three weeks against the Wolfpack.
- Scoring for the Blue Devils were rookie Lewis McGarvey, captain Jack Doran and senior Daniel Wright. All three goals came off set pieces.
Last Time We Met
- Duke goalkeeper Will Pulisic turned in an outstanding performance with a career-high 10 saves, but No. 7 Clemson was too good as the Tigers won, 3-1.
- Pulisic's 10 saves were the most by a Duke goalkeeper since Alex Long had 10 against Virginia, Oct. 8, 2013. It beat his previous career high by two. Daniele Proch registered Duke's goal. Clemson outshot Duke 22-5 for the game.
About Clemson
- Clemson is coming off a massive 2-1 victory over No. 1 Wake Forest Tuesday night. The Tigers are 1-1 in league play with the loss coming against North Carolina last Friday. They are 3-1 overall and have scored seven goals in the four games.
- Clemson's top striker Kimarni Smith has two goals and an assist to lead the charge, including scoring his 20th career goal against Wake Forest. Mohamed Seye also has a pair of tallies.
- Defensively, the Tigers have been steady, allowing opponents just under nine shots per game and only three on goal after four games. George Marks has played the bulk of minutes in goal, making eight saves and allowing two goals.
On The Road
- Duke heads to Clemson for its third road trip of the 2020 fall season. The Blue Devils are 1-1 this season with a setback to Kentucky to open the year and a win at NC State.
- Overall, on the road Duke is 30-44-9 under head coach John Kerr and 20-26-6 in ACC regular season road contests.
Up Next
- Duke returns home for a pair of contests. The Blue Devils host Wake Forest Oct. 23 at 6 p.m., on ACC Network. Kentucky makes the trip Oct. 30 for a 7 p.m., kickoff.
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