Taylor’s Goal Moves Seventh-Seeded Duke Into National Quarterfinals

DURHAM – A Scotty Taylor goal in the 42nd minute propelled seventh-seeded Duke past FIU in a third-round match of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday afternoon. The 1-0 victory moved the Blue Devils into the national quarterfinals for the first time since 2006.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Antino Lopez opened the offensive attack, taking the first shot of the afternoon just under three minutes into the match.
• Both teams demonstrated their physicality in the first half, with a total of 18 fouls being whistled in the opening 45 minutes of play.
• The lone goal of the match was scored in the 42nd minute by Scotty Taylor, a heel flick off of a corner to the back post.
• FIU increased the offensive pressure after halftime, taking a total of 10 shots in the second half.
• Eliot Hamill and the Duke defense made several key stops, including two saves in the last six minutes, to preserve the clean sheet.

NOTES

• Eliot Hamill tallied his 12th shutout of the 2022 season, moving into a tie with Pat Johnston (1982) for second-place all-time in program history for shutouts in a single season.
• The game-winner by Scotty Taylor was his third this season and fourth in his career.
• Duke’s defense tallied eight blocked shots, including a crucial stop in the 88th minute.
• The national quarterfinals appearance by Duke is the first under the leadership of head coach John…