DURHAM, NC – In the 2022 season opener, the University of San Diego men's soccer team fell to #12 Duke, 1-0. Senior goalkeeper Jason Dubrovich saved six total shots in the loss, but the Blue Devils snuck one past just over 17 minutes into the contest.
 
USD falls to 0-1 on the season, and will take on Elon this Sunday.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Duke created two chances on the doorstep in the third minute, but Dubrovich came up with two saves.
• The Blue Devils got on the board first in the 18^th minute, as Scotty Taylor sent a left-footed shot in a crowded box to the upper right side.
• Dubrovich ended the first half with five saves, as Duke maintained a 1-0 lead at the break.
• USD threatened in the 79^th minute, as Nicklas Clausen sent a shot high towards the frame, but Duke came up with the save.
• Neither team registered a shot over the final 11 minutes.

 TORERO TIDBITS

• Freshmen Josh Martinez and Kevin Pena earned a start in the first career college matches.
• Martinez, Rhys Gourdie, and Nicklas Clausen each tallied a shot on goal.
• Duke earned seven corner kicks, while USD took one.
• Transfers Trevor Dillon, Joshua Robinson, Alejandro Fernandez Alcaide all started in their USD debuts.

 UP NEXT
USD will remain at Duke to face Elon in a neutral site contest on Sunday. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:00 AM PT.