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Friday, September 13
Durham, N.C.
7 p.m.
Duke University
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North Carolina
Duke Hosts No. 11 North Carolina on Friday
9/12/2024 1:23:00 PM | Men's Soccer
DURHAM, N.C. – Duke men's soccer (3-1-1, 1-0-0 ACC) welcomes No. 11 North Carolina (3-0-2, 0-0-0 ACC) to Koskinen Stadium on Friday evening. The first touch is scheduled for 7 p.m. and the match can be broadcasted live on ACCNX.
Friday is the Blue Devils Alumni Match, welcoming back past greats and teams to enjoy the atmosphere of Koskinen Stadium. It also marks Duke's Centennial Celebration, recognizing 100 years of Duke University. Rally towels and shirts will be available while supplies last.
Following the match, fans are encouraged to join the men's soccer program for a meet and greet, where players can sign autographs. Parking for Friday's contest will be located in the Science Drive Garage or the Grounds lot.
Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets online in advance to avoid long lines and heavy foot traffic at Koskinen Stadium.
MATCHUP NOTES
- Duke and North Carolina meet for the 100th time on Friday evening at Koskinen Stadium, with the Tar Heels leading the all-time tally 51-37-11.
- Offensively, the Tar Heels are led by Martin Vician who sports five goals and 19 shots on his ledger. He has attempted two penalty kicks and made them both while adding two game-winners to his line.
- Andrew Cordes leads the way between the pipes for the Heels, allowing three goals and making seven saves on the young season while adding three shutouts to his tally.
- Duke holds a 21-20-4 ledger in Durham since 1947.
BY THE NUMBERS
23 – The number of consecutive contests that the Blue Devils have remained unbeaten at home in the regular season dating back to 2021.
14 – Goals scored against Averett at Koskinen Stadium on Sunday, tying a program record for most goals scored in a single contest.
10 – Duke has won 10-plus contests in 10 of the 16 completed seasons under Kerr.
7 – Seven different Blue Devils registered their first career goals in 2024, including five against Averett on Sunday.
3 – Graduate Adam Luckhurst tallied three goals against Averett netting his first career hat trick in his first game in Koskinen Stadium.
FIRST TOUCH
- For the first time in 2024, Duke men's soccer takes on a ranked opponent, welcoming No. 11 North Carolina to Koskinen Stadium for the 100th installment of the Battle of the Blues.
- The Blue Devils sport a 23-match consecutive unbeaten streak in the regular season at Koskinen Stadium, dating back to 2021.
- Sophomore Ulfur Bjornsson leads the way at the top for the Blue Devils, registering 13 points (6 G, 1 A) in his five fixtures.
HUGE ACC RESULT IN CHARLOTTESVILLE
- Behind strong defensive play and a sustained attack, Duke opened the 2024 ACC slate with a 1-0 victory over Virginia on Friday evening at Klockner Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. The Blue Devils extended their unbeaten streak to five matches against the Cavaliers, improving to 4-0-1 in those contests.
- Duke pressured the Cavaliers from the first whistle, leading the shot totals 5-0 after the first half. Graduate Adam Luckhurst thought he put the Blue Devils on top in the first 45 minutes but was whistled for a hand ball in the box and the match remained scoreless. In the 50th minute, Luckhurst played a ball through the front of the goal, attempting to find Colton Pleasants, but Virginia's Nick Dang slid through the play and deflected the ball into the back of the net for an own goal. Graduate Wessel Speel tallied one save and orchestrated a strong backline that limited the Virginia offense to just two shots, the least in a match since 2016 for the Cavaliers. It marked his 26th career shutout and first as a Blue Devil.
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
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