The Georgetown University men's soccer team, perched at No. 6 in the United Soccer Coaches Poll and No. 9 on TopDrawerSoccer.com, is set for its first true road test of the season. The Hoyas will meet No. 19 Duke University on Sunday evening at 6 p.m. at Freeman Field, a venue that has witnessed some of the program's most memorable moments.
Georgetown arrives with a 2‑0‑1 record, having edged Delaware 1‑0 on a late strike from senior Mateo Ponce Ocampo and shared points with UNC after a 1‑1 draw. Junior Mitchell Baker contributed a goal and an assist in the Rutgers win, while Charlie DeMarco has been a rock in goal, posting a 1.00 GAA and eight saves in 180 minutes.
Rivalry Roots
The two programs have met 2‑2‑1 all‑time, with the last encounter ending in a 2‑2 draw at Shaw Field in 2025. Georgetown holds a 1‑1 edge in road meetings and famously posted a 1‑0 win in Durham back in 2018, a result that still fuels the rivalry's narrative.
Duke, sitting at No. 19/16 in the season standings, brings a 2‑1 slate that includes victories over Seton Hall and California Baptist. The Blue Devils are led by Ulfur Bjornsson, who has already tallied three goals and two assists for eight points, and Jack Ottley, whose lone goal and three assists have helped steady the side after a narrow loss to Furman.
Fans will be able to follow the action live on the ACC Network, where commentators Mike Watts and Paddy Foss will call the play‑by‑play, adding a national audience to what promises to be a tightly contested clash.