Howard’s halftime lead slips away in 3–1 loss at Duke

Howard led Duke at halftime Tuesday, but three second-half goals sent the Bison to a 3–1 loss at Freeman Field at Koskinen Stadium in Durham.

The Bison scored in the 36th minute on a shot from outside the penalty area. It was Howard’s only shot of the match, according to Duke’s official report, and gave the visitors a 1–0 lead at the break.

Ethan Congleton equalized three minutes into the second half. Kai Aina then put Duke ahead in the 64th minute with his first collegiate goal, before Sol Arbib added the Blue Devils’ third in the 79th.

Duke finished with 25 shots, including 14 on goal. The result moved Howard to 2–6–0 and Duke to 4–5–0.