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On This Date: Duke Captures 1986 NCAA Title

DURHAM, N.C.—On this day 34 years ago, head coach John Rennie and the Duke men's soccer team captured the first NCAA team championship in Duke University history with a 1-0 win over Akron in Tacoma, Washington.

Relive the special moment in Blue Devil history by reading the story below. It will take you back to Dec. 13, 1986 in Tacoma, Washington.
Blue Devils Capture Duke's 1st National Title

The locals call Tacoma the "City of Destiny." They received no argument from the Duke soccer team in 1986.