Upcoming Event: Men's Soccer at California on September 14, 2025 at 5 p.m.
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Sunday, November 10
Durham, N.C.
6 p.m.
Duke University
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California
No. 2 Duke Hosts California for ACC Quarterfinal Tilt
11/9/2024 10:05:00 AM | Men's Soccer
DURHAM, N.C. – No. 2 Duke men's soccer (11-2-4) welcomes California (7-7-2) to Koskinen Stadium on Sunday evening for the quarterfinal round of the ACC Tournament. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. and will be broadcast live on ACCN.
Parking will be located in the Science Drive Garage, with accessible parking located in the Whitford Lot.
MATCHUP NOTES
BY THE NUMBERS
250 – Head coach John Kerr collected his 250th career victory on Tuesday evening against Longwood.
14 – Goals scored against Averett at Koskinen Stadium tied a program record for most goals scored in a single contest.
11 – Duke has won 10-plus contests in 11 of the 17 completed seasons under Kerr.
7 – Seven different Blue Devils registered their first career goals in 2024, including five against Averett.
3 – Graduate Adam Luckhurst tallied three goals against Averett netting his first career hat trick in his first game in Koskinen Stadium.
FIRST TOUCH
FAMILY CONNECTION
To stay up to date with Blue Devils men's soccer, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeMSOC".
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
Parking will be located in the Science Drive Garage, with accessible parking located in the Whitford Lot.
MATCHUP NOTES
- Duke and California will meet for the first time in program history on Sunday evening at Koskinen Stadium.
BY THE NUMBERS
250 – Head coach John Kerr collected his 250th career victory on Tuesday evening against Longwood.
14 – Goals scored against Averett at Koskinen Stadium tied a program record for most goals scored in a single contest.
11 – Duke has won 10-plus contests in 11 of the 17 completed seasons under Kerr.
7 – Seven different Blue Devils registered their first career goals in 2024, including five against Averett.
3 – Graduate Adam Luckhurst tallied three goals against Averett netting his first career hat trick in his first game in Koskinen Stadium.
FIRST TOUCH
- Duke punched its ticket to the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament on Wednesday evening, defeating Virginia Tech, 2-0, in the first round at Koskinen Stadium. The Blue Devils improved to 11-10-1 in the tournament's first round and 6-7-2 as the No. 3 seed.
- Sophomore Ulfur Bjornsson netted his 13th goal of the season in Duke's 2-0 victory over the Hokies on Wednesday. Bjornsson now sits one goal from the top 10 in a single season. If Bjornsson continues his trajectory, he could be within reach of the single-season goals record set by Pato Gutierrez (1971), Ali Curtis (1999), Ryan Finley (2010), and Andrew Wenger (2011) with 17.
- Duke men's soccer has been one of the hottest teams in the second half this season, not letting any tension hold them back. In the final 45 minutes of play, Duke has outscored its opponents 42-10. The Blue Devils lead the country with 57 total goals scored, averaging 3.35 goals per match this season.
FAMILY CONNECTION
- Junior Drew Kerr continues to etch the Kerr name into the record book, playing alongside his brother, Cameron Kerr, and under his father, John Kerr. Drew has secured points in his last four contests, tallying 20 on the year. His 10 assists move him into striking distance to tie or pass his father for a spot on the single-season assists top 10 list for Duke with 14. Kerr currently sits first in the ACC with 10 assists and fifth in the country.
- Joining the Kerr's on the field Sunday is a special connection, as graduate Adam Luckhurst will take the field with the Blue Devils, while his brother Michael is a sophomore on the Golden Bears roster. Michael was also a kicker on the football team for Cal during his freshman campaign.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils men's soccer, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeMSOC".
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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