DURHAM, N.C. — Appalachian State University women's soccer took on the No. 22 ranked Duke Blue Devils on Thursday night at Koskinen Stadium. The Blue Devils (6-2-1) proved too much for the Mountaineers (4-3-1), winning 6-0.

The Mountaineers battled with the Blue Devils through 20 scoreless minutes, recording a corner kick and shot on goal by Sam Childress.

A foul gave Duke a free kick outside the Mountaineer penalty box in the 21st minute. Ashton Miller quickly restarted play by passing over to Rebecca Quinn. Quinn ripped a shot across goal from 30 yards out that sailed past the outstretched arm of Sun Belt Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week Megan Roberson.

The Blue Devils would double their advantage right before the break on Christina Gibbons first goal of the season, sending the Apps to the locker room down, 2-0.

The start of the second half did not go as planned for the Mountaineers as Duke stretched its lead to four goals five minutes into the half.

Duke would tack on two goals in the later stages of the match, making the final score 6-0.

The swarming Duke defensive only allowed the Mountaineers to get off five shots two of which were on goal.

Roberson did her best to keep the Mountaineers afloat, making eight saves on the night bringing her to 26 on the year.

Head coach Sarah Strickland had high praise for the opponents.

"Duke is an outstanding program and their finishing tonight was incredible. We will continue to work to get better and be ready for Sunday's battle with UNC Greensboro."

The Mountaineers return to action on Sunday in Greensboro, N.C. to take on UNCG. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m.