Duke women's soccer blows early lead in loss to undefeated Virginia
By Brian Pollack | September 27, 2013For the second time in two games, the Blue Devils jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first half but failed to maintain hold on in the second half.
For the second time in two games, the Blue Devils jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first half but failed to maintain hold on in the second half.
To get its first ACC win of the season, Duke will have to beat conference newcomer Notre Dame at home, something no one else has done in since 2011.
The Blue Devils host a Cavalier squad looking for revenge after Duke knocked Virginia out of last year's NCAA tournament.
The Blue Devils used a late goal from senior Sebastian Ibeagha to earn a 2-1 victory.
Duke will look to snag a nonconference victory in between two demanding ACC opponents Tuesday night as it hosts Wright State.
Brody Huitema and Seo-In Kim have started all seven games for the Blue Devils and quickly become key components on the team.
The Blue Devils could not capitalize on early goals from Laura Weinberg and Kim DeCesare, giving up two second-half goals.
The Blue Devils gave up a second-half lead to ACC newcomer Syracuse.
Facing its fourth top-10 opponent in its last five games, Duke once again found itself on the wrong end of the scoreline.
Following an emotional overtime road win, the Blue Devils host a new foe in hopes of picking up their first conference victory.
Duke will look to bounce back from a heartbreaking late loss as it returns to Winston-Salem, where it was knocked out of last year’s ACC tournament.
With three shutouts in six starts, redshirt sophomore Ali Kershner has had no trouble stepping into the hole left by four-year starter Tara Campbell.
After settling for the draw in two previous overtime games, Duke finally found a golden goal—off the foot of Canadian first-year Brody Huitema.
Taking on an undefeated Davidson team Tuesday night will once again put the pressure on Duke's offense to deliver.
For nearly 87 minutes, Duke and undefeated Florida State were neck and neck, but a late game set piece buried the Blue Devils.
Leading 1-0 for the entirety of regulation, the Blue Devils seemed to have their first conference victory of the season in hand before Virginia Tech battled back.
Duke will look to stay unbeaten at home and kick start its offense in its ACC home opener.
The floodgates finally opened for Duke in a 3-0 shutout against Miami in its ACC opener.
After playing one of the toughest non-conference schedules in the country, Duke is hoping to start ACC play with a home win.
Bouncing back from a loss to Maryland last weekend in their conference opener, the Blue Devils defeated Georgia Southern 1-0 Tuesday night.