The Duke women's soccer team has made history by earning the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament for the first time ever. Aiming to build on their impressive season (14-1-2), the Blue Devils will host Howard on Friday, Nov. 15, at 6 p.m. Duke's 29th NCAA Tournament bid solidifies their status as a competitive force, marking the eighth top-16 seed in the last decade. Coach Robbie Church expressed pride in the team's achievement and anticipation for the upcoming match.

By the Numbers
  • Duke holds a 14-1-2 overall record and a 9-0-1 ACC record.
  • The team has six victories against ranked opponents this season, including four against top-10 teams.
State of Play
  • Duke is currently ranked No. 1 in the United Soccer Coaches top 25 and NCAA RPI rankings.
  • The Blue Devils are 28-3-1 in NCAA tournament matches hosted in Durham.
What's Next

If Duke wins against Howard, they will advance to face the winner of the LSU versus Texas Tech match scheduled for Nov. 22.

Bottom Line

Duke’s historic No. 1 seed further emphasizes their strength in women’s soccer, and the team's aspirations go beyond the first round as they aim for a deep tournament run.