Duke Battles in 2-1 Defeat at No. 3 Clemson

11/4/2026 9:21:00 PM | Men's Soccer

Duke battled through rainy conditions in the first round of the ACC Championship with Nikolai Bull Jorgensen netting the Blue Devils' lone goal. Ethan Congleton and Tucker Smith were credited with assists on the goal. For Congleton, the assist with his sixth of the season to finish his freshman campaign with a team-leading 22 points.

After being held without a shot in the first 45 minutes of play, Duke was the stronger side in the second half, attempting nine shots, including multiple attempts that were turned away by the woodwork or acrobatic saves.

HOW IT HAPPENED

- Clemson scored the first goal of the night on the first shot attempt by either team as the…