FAYETTEVILLE — For the third time, the No. 8 Arkansas soccer team played a strong second half after a slow first.
The Razorbacks created ample opportunities in the second half, but did not capitalize during their 2-0 loss to No. 3 Duke at Razorback Field on Thursday.
Arkansas coach Colby Hale was encouraged by the second-half showing, noting the Razorbacks (1-2-1) have shown glimpses of what it can be against each of the Blue Devils (3-0), sixth-ranked Notre Dame and 10th-ranked Iowa.
“I thought we got better today,” Hale said. “When we win the SEC and we go to a Final Four, we’re going to point to a game like this and say, ‘This made us better.