DURHAM, N.C.—Duke University graduate student Jared Rist headed home a service from senior Zach Mathers in the 80th minute to lead the Blue Devils to a 2-1 victory over Virginia Tech on senior night. The win was the fifth straight for Duke and guaranteed a home game in the ACC Men’s Soccer Championship First Round.
Duke (10-6-2, 3-4-1) reached the 10-wins mark for the first time since 2011 and earned the No. 8 seed in the upcoming ACC Championship. The Blue Devils will host the first round game Nov. 4 at 7 p.