Luckhurst Tallies Two, Duke Downs NC State 2-1

Friday, September 27

Raleigh, N.C.

6 p.m.

Duke University

4-2-2, 2-1-1

NC State

5-2-2, 1-2-0

Duke

NC State

Luckhurst Tallies Two, Duke Downs NC State 2-1

9/27/2024 9:59:00 PM | Men's Soccer

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RALEIGH, N.C. – Graduate Adam Luckhurst tallied two second-half goals to lift Duke men's soccer (4-2-2, 2-1-1 ACC) over NC State (5-2-2, 1-2-0 ACC), 2-1 on Friday evening at Dail Soccer Park.

NC State opened the scoring in the 28th minute of play, being awarded a free kick which Taig Healy deposited into the upper right corner to give the Wolfpack the lead, 1-0. The half ended with the Wolfpack holding an advantage on the scoreboard, as Duke led the shot totals 6-5 and forced two saves by the NC State keeper.

After half, Duke found an offensive groove, generating multiple chances on the Wolfpack defense, before finally breaking through in the 60th minute. Drew Kerr played a ball into the box which bounced around, before controlling it and chipping it over to Luckhurst for his first tally of the night.

With just over 15 minutes left to play in the match, Kenan Hot found some space in the NC State defense and drove into the attacking third. Hot played a pass to Ulfur Bjornsson who played it back to Hot, before he was fouled in the box free on goal. Luckhurst once again delivered for the Blue Devils, taking the penalty kick and finishing it into the left side netting for the lead.

HOW IT HAPPENED

After a back-and-forth first 25 minutes of action, NC State opened the scoring in the 28th minute as Taig Healy deposited a free kick into the back of the net, 1-0.
At the half, Duke led the shot totals 6-5, forcing two saves by the Wolfpack keeper. Corners were even at two aside.
Following the half, Duke used a strong attacking play, earning multiple chances before Adam Luckhurst found the back of the net in the 60th minute. Luckhurst played a ball to Drew Kerr, who returned the favor just inside the six-yard box, as Luckhurst found the back of the net to level the match, 1-1.
In the 76th minute, Kenan Hot and Ulfur Bjornsson went on the attack, playing a ball into the box, which sprung Hot free on net. NC State would be whistled for a foul in the box, awarding the Blue Devils with a penalty kick. Luckhurst stepped up to the spot and beat the keeper to the left side giving Duke a 2-1 advantage with just under 15 minutes to play.
Duke defense stood strong during the final 15 minutes of play, as graduate Wessel Speel denied two goal-scoring chances with under 10 minutes to play.

NOTES

Duke led the shot totals on the night 15-11, while the shots on goal were even at five aside.
Graduate Wessel Speel tied his season high with four saves against NC State.
Graduate Adam Luckhurst tallied his second multi-goal performance in a Blue Devils uniform and has drawn even with Ulfur Bjornsson for goals this season with seven.
Junior Drew Kerr notched his fourth assist of the 2024 campaign, setting up Duke's first goal of the night.
The Blue Devils extend their unbeaten streak against NC State to five matches (4-0-1) dating back to 2019.
Through four ACC matches, Duke now sits with seven points in the league.

UP NEXT

The Blue Devils return home to Koskinen Stadium on October 4 to face off against SMU. First touch is scheduled for 7 p.m., and the match will be broadcast on ACC Network.

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