Women’s Soccer falls to Duke in overtime ACC Tournament nail-biter

In soccer, the difference between victory and defeat can come down to a single moment, and Sunday’s rivalry showdown between Wake Forest and Duke was no exception. On Nov. 8, the No. 3-seeded Demon Deacons hosted their in-state rivals, the No. 6 Duke Blue Devils, in the opening round of the Ally ACC Women’s Soccer Championship. What followed was a nail-biting battle that extended beyond regulation, with Duke securing a 5-4 overtime victory. To begin the first half, Duke applied an aggressive press, forcing several Wake Forest turnovers and creating many scoring opportunities. However, the Demon Deacons remained composed under the pressure, eventually breaking through in the 22nd minute when sophomore Kylie Maxwell scored off an assist from graduate student Henley Tippins to create a 1-0 lead. Despite Duke’s attempts to equalize, the Deacon defense held strong with junior goalkeeper Valentina Amaral recording five saves in the first half.

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