DURHAM, N.C. – Seventh-ranked Duke scored early in the second half and held off Boston College for a 1-0 ACC victory on Saturday night at Koskinen Stadium.
The Eagles dropped to 2-3-3 (0-2-1 ACC) while the Blue Devils remained unbeaten at 6-0-1 (2-0-1 ACC).
Following a scoreless first half, Leon Musial made a point-blank save on Amir Daley early in the second half to force a Duke corner and keep the game scoreless.
Minutes later, Ruben Mesalles connected on a half-volley from the left wing and found the bottom right corner to give the Blue Devils a 1-0 lead in the 53rd minute.