Duke Falls to Akron, 2-0

Sunday, November 30

Akron, OH

4 p.m.

Duke University

10-4-6, 4-2-2

Akron

13-4-3, 5-2-1

Duke

Akron

11/30/2025 6:23:00 PM | Men's Soccer

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AKRON, Ohio – The Duke men's soccer team dropped its NCAA Third Round match, 2-0, at No. 14-seed Akron on Sunday, Nov. 30. The Zips (13-4-3) scored once in each half and held the Blue Devils (10-4-6) without a shot on goal to secure the victory.

Duke ends the 2025 season with an appearance in the NCAA Tournament third round for the first time since 2022 and third time in the last five seasons.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Duke started the match with an early push forward but failed to create a scoring chance. Akron opening the scoring just over 10 minutes in, taking advantage of its first corner kick of the match.
The run of play continued in the midfield for most of the first half, with neither team registering a shot on goal until Akron's attempt to chip the goalie, from nearly 40 yards away, was easily collected by Eryk Dymora in the 42nd minute.
The Blue Devils nearly equalized off the foot of Max Simpson, but his left-footed shot rolled just wide of the left post in the 48th minute.
The Zips increased their lead in the 52nd minute after a rebound off the goalpost bounced directly to an Akron player in the six-yard box.
Drew Kerr barely missed the frame off a free kick in the 77th minute as the Blue Devils continued to search for their first shot on goal. Leonardo D'Ambrosio narrowly missed the net in the 81st minute and Akron's defense remained stout for the final moments of the match.