Missed chances haunt Duke men's soccer in 1-0 loss to No. 8 Louisville
By Dani Schneider | October 1, 2017Despite taking 16 shots, the Blue Devils were shut out for the first time all season.
Despite taking 16 shots, the Blue Devils were shut out for the first time all season.
For the first time in Duke's month-long winning streak, 90 minutes were not enough to put the Blue Devils in the win column.
Duke will look to preserve its undefeated home record against eighth-ranked Louisville at Koskinen Stadium at 7 p.m. Saturday.
The Blue Devils can end one of the oddest streaks in NCAA history, with all four previous matchups between the two teams resulting in 0-0 draws.
Nearly 4,000 miles from Sunday's first NFL protest in London, Duke used its own platform to take up a different cause.
Duke was bolstered by its stifling defense, which held the Mountaineers to just three shots all match.
Although it looked like a rugby match at times, the Blue Devils prevailed in a physical contest featuring no shortage of excitement.
After a tense first half, Duke settled down, took care of business and cemented its spot in the record books.
Duke dodged a bullet at home Tuesday, and it will now get a chance at its first victory against a ranked opponent.
The fourth-ranked Blue Devils began their ACC slate against Virginia Tech by tying a school record with eight straight victories.
The Blue Devils battled back from a 2-0 deficit to even the score by halftime and added two more goals in the second half.
Robbie Church has enjoyed many milestone accomplishments in a career that has included two Final Fours, but his team achieved a new first for him Sunday.
The Blue Devils got three shots off in the final minute of play to no avail.
After rising into the rankings for the first time since September 2015, No. 23 Duke will likely need its best game of the season to stay there.
For just 100 people, they certainly make their presence felt—and heard. Now they’re hoping their team can do the same.
The Blue Devils put up a pair of stunning goals in quick succession to leapfrog past the Utes for a 2-1 victory.
The Blue Devils' stunning 4-0 win was their sixth straight victory and their third consecutive shutout.
Duke dominated Virginia Tech's defense en route to a seemingly effortless 3-1 victory Friday.
After escaping a few nonconference tuneups unbeaten, Duke will be put to the test Friday night.