Norway's Finest
By Brian Pollack | October 15, 2014The Blue Devils have 13 freshmen on their roster this year, each with their own unique background and upbringing, but Markus Fjortoft’s story might just top them all.
The Blue Devils have 13 freshmen on their roster this year, each with their own unique background and upbringing, but Markus Fjortoft’s story might just top them all.
The reliable magic of Koskinen Stadium came to a heartbreaking end Tuesday night against the Wildcats.
The Blue Devils will protect their undefeated home record against the Wildcats Tuesday night.
Behind a pair of underclassmen goals, the Blue Devils snapped their three-game scoreless slump and began their four game homestand with a victory Sunday.
Duke extended its scoreless streak—now at 376 minutes—by another 90 minutes in Thursday night's loss at Clemson.
Although the Blue Devils have yet to earn a victory on the road, the timely return of their best player could reverse that winless Saturday night.
The emphasis has been on the defense so far throughout conference play for Duke, but the offense will have to come alive this weekend.
A slow start and hot second half were not enough, as the Blue Devils failed to find the back of the net for the second straight game.
The Blue Devils will have to deal with an unfamiliar opponent in their bid to rebound from last week's 2-0 loss at Virginia Tech.
At a time when they are playing arguably their best soccer, the Blue Devils will be tested on Friday night by the best offense in the ACC.
Junior Zach Mathers provided all the offense the Blue Devils needed Tuesday, notching his first two goals of the season to power Duke to a win.
The atmosphere in Durham has been electric for Duke this season, as Koskinen Stadium has provided the special winning formula for the Blue Devils.
Freshman Cameron Moseley is ranked second in the ACC and leads the Blue Devils in scoring thanks to a humble attitude and dedication to learning—and seemingly mastering—a new position.
Despite keeping things close throughout the contest, Duke could not find a way to upset the second-ranked Hokies Sunday.
After a road loss at UNC Wilmington Tuesday night, the Blue Devils rebounded with a shutout victory Friday night at Koskinen Stadium.
After a quick goal from Rebecca Quinn, the Blue Devils were able to hold on and continue their dominance of the Wolfpack.
The road has been rough for the Blue Devils this season, but home has been nothing short of a haven.
Duke takes on North Carolina State and Virginia Tech in two pivotal ACC road games on Thursday and Saturday.
The Blue Devils were unable to continue the momentum they built Friday when they upset then-No. 1 North Carolina after yet another dismal start on the road.
It’s tough to match the intensity accompanied with knocking off the nation’s top-ranked team, but the Blue Devils will attempt to do just that Tuesday.