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Minestrella Honored by TopDrawerSoccer
11/19/2024 8:01:00 AM | Women's Soccer
DURHAM, N.C. – Coming off matching a NCAA Tournament record with four goals this past weekend, Duke women's soccer sophomore Mia Minestrella was named to the TopDrawerSoccer National Team of the Week, as announced on Tuesday.
A native of Redondo Beach, Calif., Minestrella scored two goals in the first and second halves along with adding an assist to help lead the Blue Devils to an 8-0 first round victory against Howard on Friday. She became just the 10th player in NCAA history to record four goals in a tournament contest. Minestrella's four goals were a Duke and ACC record as well.
Minestrella also registered an assist and finished the match with a school-record nine points. She now owns a tied for team-best 12 goals on the season and a team-high 30 points. Duke's eight goals were a school record in a NCAA Tournament match, while the 24 points matched a Blue Devil record in NCAA play.
Duke will next host the NCAA Tournament second round beginning on Friday, Nov. 22 at 4 p.m., as No. 21 Texas faces No. 16 Michigan State inside Koskinen Stadium. The Blue Devils will then welcome 17th-ranked Texas Tech at 6:30 p.m. Both winning teams will then play Sunday, Nov. 24 at 6 p.m., in Durham. All three matches will be aired live on ESPN+.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils women's soccer, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeWSOC".
Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
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A native of Redondo Beach, Calif., Minestrella scored two goals in the first and second halves along with adding an assist to help lead the Blue Devils to an 8-0 first round victory against Howard on Friday. She became just the 10th player in NCAA history to record four goals in a tournament contest. Minestrella's four goals were a Duke and ACC record as well.
Minestrella also registered an assist and finished the match with a school-record nine points. She now owns a tied for team-best 12 goals on the season and a team-high 30 points. Duke's eight goals were a school record in a NCAA Tournament match, while the 24 points matched a Blue Devil record in NCAA play.
Duke will next host the NCAA Tournament second round beginning on Friday, Nov. 22 at 4 p.m., as No. 21 Texas faces No. 16 Michigan State inside Koskinen Stadium. The Blue Devils will then welcome 17th-ranked Texas Tech at 6:30 p.m. Both winning teams will then play Sunday, Nov. 24 at 6 p.m., in Durham. All three matches will be aired live on ESPN+.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils women's soccer, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeWSOC".
Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
#GoDuke
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