DURHAM, N.C.— Coming off collecting two goals over the final 8:05 at Wake Forest to lead Duke to an overtime win against the Demon Deacons last week, junior forward
Marykate McGuire has been selected the first ACC Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week for the 2020 campaign.
With under three minutes remaining in regulation and Duke trailing 3-2, McGuire collected the equalizing goal with 2:16 on the clock to send the match to overtime, off assists from
Mia Gyau and
Sophie Jones.
Then at the 95:08 mark, McGuire showcased some impressive footwork doing a 360 degree turn and finished with her left foot near the right post to give Duke the golden goal victory, 4-3, off assists from
Taylor Mitchell and Jones. The goal was the sixth-quickest in overtime in Duke history.
McGuire also added an assist on Duke's second goal of the match and posted five points on the week, which was tied for an ACC best.
A native of Portsmouth, R.I., McGuire attempted a school-record 10 shots in the contest. Her two-goal performance was the second of her career. Over three seasons, McGuire owns 14 goals, 11 assists and 39 points with the Blue Devils.
McGuire was also selected to the TopDrawerSoccer National Team of the Week for her efforts. She was one of four forwards honored.
Duke will next host Virginia in the 2020 home opener Thursday, Sept. 17 at Koskinen Stadium at 6 p.m., live on ACC Network.
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