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California
4-4-5, 1-2-2
#6 Duke
6-1-4, 1-1-3
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Duke | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Cal Secures Draw At No. 6 Duke
10/3/2026 4:56 PM | Women's Soccer
Khursand Scores Bears’ Lone Goal
DURHAM, N.C. – The California Golden Bears battled the No. 6 Duke Blue Devils to a 1-1 draw Saturday evening at Koskinen Stadium on Freedom Field.
Elhom Khursand broke the scoreless tie in the first half with a goal off an assist from Reese Doherty. The goal marked Khursand's second of the season and gave Cal a 1-0 lead heading into halftime.
Duke found the back of the net in the second half to even the match at 1-1. Neither team scored again as the Bears and Blue Devils finished level in a defensive battle.
Alyssa Savig recorded a career-high five saves, helping keep the match tied while facing six shots on goal from the Blue Devils.
The Bears will return to ACC play on the road following their bye week against Stanford on Friday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. PT before returning home Thursday, Oct. 22, at 12:30 p.m. All games will air on ACCNX.
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Team Stats
Elhom Khursand (2)
Assisted By: Reese Doherty , Emelia Warta
GOAL by CAL Khursand, Elhom Assist by Doherty, Reese and Warta, Emelia.
40:14
Mia Minestrella (11)
Assisted By: Lexi Coughlin , Sam Courtwright
GOAL by DUKE Minestrella, Mia Assist by Coughlin, Lexi and Courtwright, Sam.
68:36
