DURHAM – The second-ranked Duke women's soccer team closed exhibition action on Friday evening at Koskinen Stadium with a 2-1 victory over 12th-ranked South Carolina in Durham, N.C.
The Blue Devils netted two second half goals by junior Katie Groff and senior Julia Hannon to propel Duke to the win.
Following 90 minutes of regulation soccer, the two teams played an additional 15 minutes, before closing action.
In the first half, Duke held a 5-2 shot advantage, but neither team could connect on a goal.
The Blue Devils were able to break the scoreless draw in the 66th minute, as freshman Elle Piper sent a beautiful corner kick to the head of Groff.