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Duke Begins ACC Play with Virginia on Friday
9/5/2024 12:37:00 PM | Men's Soccer
DURHAM, N.C. – Duke men's soccer (2-1-1, 0-0-0 ACC) travels to Charlottesville, Virginia, to take on the Virginia Cavaliers (2-1-1, 0-0-0 ACC) at Klockner Stadium on Friday evening to open ACC play in 2024. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. and will be broadcast live on ACCN.
MATCHUP NOTES
BY THE NUMBERS
14 – Goals scored against Averett at Koskinen Stadium on Sunday, tying a program record for most goals scored in a single contest.
12 – The number of shots on goal the Blue Devils have been averaging this season, leading the country in that category.
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
HISTORIC DAY AT KOSKINEN STADIUM
ACC PLAY BEGINS FRIDAY
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
MATCHUP NOTES
- Duke and Virginia meet for the 95th time on Friday evening at Klockner Stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia, with the Cavaliers leading the all-time series 42-41-11.
- The Blue Devils hold a four-match unbeaten streak against the Cavaliers, winning three of the last four meetings.
BY THE NUMBERS
14 – Goals scored against Averett at Koskinen Stadium on Sunday, tying a program record for most goals scored in a single contest.
12 – The number of shots on goal the Blue Devils have been averaging this season, leading the country in that category.
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
- Both sides enter play on Friday with a 2-1-1 record, as the Cavaliers forced a draw against Maryland on Monday evening. The Hoos are led by Nick Dang, tallying three goals so far this season, while Joey Batrouni has made two saves and allowed two goals this season.
- The Cavaliers have allowed just two goals all season, both coming in the first half of their contests, before stifling their opponents in the second half.
HISTORIC DAY AT KOSKINEN STADIUM
- Duke men's soccer tied a program record for goals scored on Sunday against Averett at Koskinen Stadium, defeating the Cougars 14-1.
- The Blue Devils also tallied 13 assists in the contest, one shy of the program record in a match of 14.
- Graduate Adam Luckhurst recorded his first career hat trick, scoring all three goals in 22 minutes, while Drew Kerr and Ulfur Bjornsson added two goals apiece.
- The victory over Averett extended the Blue Devils home unbeaten regular season streak to 23 matches, dating back to the 2021 season.
ACC PLAY BEGINS FRIDAY
- Atlantic Coast Conference play begins on Friday, opening a stretch of five consecutive league play matchups. Duke travels to Charlottesville, Virginia, to face off against the Cavaliers in Klockner Stadium.
- Following the meeting in Virginia, Duke returns home to host North Carolina, before heading to Stanford and NC State. The Blue Devils close out the five-match stretch with a home meeting with SMU on Oct. 4 at Koskinen Stadium.
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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