Official Site of the Blue Devils · Sep 25, 2022
Mesalles' Second Half Goal Helps No. 7 Duke Defeat Boston College
DURHAM – The seventh-ranked Duke men's soccer team picked up its second conference win of the 2022 season with a 1-0 victory over Boston College on Saturday night. The Blue Devils (6-0-1, 2-0-1) secured the win courtesy of Ruben Mesalles' first goal of the season and Duke's fifth shutout in 2022.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Duke and Boston College spent a majority of the first half searching for scoring opportunities but were met by strong defensive efforts.
The two teams attempted just four shots each in the first 45 minutes of play
The Eagles' defense held the Blue Devils to zero shots on goal in the first half.