ELON, N.C. – No. 7 Duke (5-0-1, 1-0-1) returned to action in a non-conference matchup against Elon (5-2-0, 2-1-0) on Tuesday evening, defeating the Phoenix 1-0 at Rudd Field. Shakur Mohammed scored the lone goal of the match and the Duke defense helped Eliot Hamill secure his fourth shutout of the year.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Goalkeeper Eliot Hamill was tested early, making a diving save within the first few of minutes of the contest to keep the Phoenix off the board.
- Both teams showcased their strong defenses, with just seven combined total shots taken in the first 45 minutes.
- The Blue Devils’ best scoring opportunity of the first half came within the final minute of the frame when Peter Stroud crossed a ball into the box towards Shakur Mohammed. The sophomore midfielder managed to head the ball on net but was unable to put it past the Elon goalkeeper.
- Mohammed opened the Blue Devils’ ledger in the 57th minute off a free kick, firing his fourth goal of the season into the back of the net from 20 yards out.
- Duke’s defense continued to hold strong in the 67th minute, as Hamill made yet another sprawling stop to keep the clean sheet intact.
- The Blue Devils weathered a flurry of offensive efforts from the Phoenix to finish the game and secure the victory.
NOTES
- Shakur Mohammed scored his fourth goal of the season, surpassing his three total goals scored as a freshman in 2021.
- Mohammed’s goal was Duke’s first conversion off of a free kick in 2022.
- Eliot Hamill recorded his fourth shutout of the season.
QUOTES
- “They came out fighting…
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