Duke men's soccer secured a 2-1 victory over Seton Hall in their season opener, marked by a total of 33 fouls and nine yellow cards. After trailing early by a Seton Hall goal, Duke equalized just before halftime and followed up with a second goal shortly after the break. Ari Racaj and Jack Ottley were the goal scorers for Duke, with Ottley making a notable debut by scoring in his first collegiate start. The Blue Devils are now set to face Cal Baptist on August 23 at 3:30 PM.

By the Numbers
  • 33 combined fouls in the match.
  • 9 total yellow cards issued during the game.
State of Play
  • Duke has not lost a season opener since 2021, now boasting a record of 5-0-1 in this stretch.
  • Ari Racaj scored in a season opener for the second consecutive year.
  • Freshman Jack Ottley scored in his first collegiate match, contributing to both goals alongside fellow freshman Ethan Congleton.
What's Next

Duke will compete against Cal Baptist on August 23, looking to extend their winning streak in season openers to six games. The match will be streamed live on ACC Network Extra.

Bottom Line

Duke's strong performance in a physically intense match highlights their readiness for the season, with notable contributions from new players setting a positive tone for upcoming challenges.