DURHAM, N.C.—Duke outshot Charlotte 14-9 and had a 12-1 advantage in corner kicks over the course of 110 minutes, but was unable to find the back of the net in a scoreless draw with the 49ers to kick off the spring portion of the 2020-21 men's soccer season. The Blue Devils hit the cross bar and were a bit unlucky not to come away with the win.
The Blue Devils move to 2-6-1 overall, while Charlotte starts the season off 0-0-1. It was the 49ers' first game since November of 2019. The 49ers were ranked in the top 25 in two of the preseason national polls.