Sept. 26, 2008

No. 1 Wake Forest Downs No. 2 Maryland 4-2

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - The top-ranked Wake Forest (8-0-0, 2-0-0 ACC) men's soccer team scored two goals in the first 15 minutes of the second half to defeat No. 2 Maryland (6-2-0, 2-1-0 ACC) 4-2 in front of a Ludwig Field record crowd of 6500.

The victory improves the Deacons to 8-0-0 on the season. The eight wins to open the season marks the best start in school history, besting the 2007 squad that won the first seven games of the season.

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Mitchell Lifts Virginia Past Virginia Tech, 2-1

BLACKSBURG, Va. – Junior midfielder Matt Mitchell scored both of Virginia’s goals to lead the Cavaliers to a 2-1 victory over ACC and in-state rival Virginia Tech, 2-1, Friday night in Blacksburg.

“This was not an easy environment to play in, on the road in the ACC and at an in-state rival like Virginia Tech,” head coach George Gelnovatch said. “This team found a way to grind out a victory by being mentally and physically tough.”

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Clemson and Duke Play To Scoreless Overtime Tie

DURHAM, N.C. – The No. 22 Duke men’s soccer team had some late opportunities but could not capitalize as the Blue Devils played to a scoreless tie with ACC foe Clemson Friday night at Koskinen Stadium.

Duke is now 4-3-1 (1-1-1) on the season, and Clemson moved to 2-4-2 (1-1-1) after the tie. The game was delayed 30 minutes at the start due to lightning in the area.

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