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Women’s Soccer Blanks VCU In Exhibition Opener

Chapel Hill, North Carolina – Junior Avery Patterson She scored two goals to lead the University of North Carolina women’s soccer team to a 5-0 win over VCU in an exhibition match at Dorrance Field on Sunday. The Tar Heels added two more after half-time after he scored three goals in the first half.

freshman Tori de Laperta When Kate Fasse with seniors Julia Dorsey Each added a goal, but Macy Bell, Tessa DelaroseWhen Paige Tolentino Each recorded an assist.

The Tar Heels held a 35-5 advantage in shots and scored 16 goals.

‘We were able to see virtually the entire roster today,’ says UNC head coach Anson Drans Said. “It’s always a good thing and that’s why we set up preseason games. We looked at all three goalkeepers and they all have something to contribute in a positive way. I’m excited about it. Claudia Dickie.

“We’re going to have some quality in defense that has some depth.”

Senior Marz Josephsonred shirt freshman Emmy Allenfreshman Nona Reason Each spent 30 minutes on goal.

Patterson opened the scoring with a header from a corner kick from Della Rose in the third minute, and Dorsey scored two yards out less than a minute later.

“We have a tall team, we have dominant headings, so we had a game plan of wanting to take advantage of corner kicks,” Patterson said. Credit to Tessa for getting there. I just happened to be at the end of it. ”

De La Perta closed out the first half scoring with a diving header in the 44th minute.

Patterson had a shot outside the penalty, and less than five minutes into the second half, went past the diving goalkeeper to make it 4–0.


Farze scored the final goal for 81st One minute from Tolentino’s corner kick.



Patterson said, “We were looking to go on the offense more this season.” Did.

The Tar Heels used 29 players, including Dela Rose, who made the start, with six freshmen gaining playing time.

Carolina will host 2021 NCAA National Championship runner-up BYU Dorrance Field next Saturday for its second and final exhibition before the 2022 season. Kick off is scheduled for 6pm and admission is free.

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Season tickets on sale goheels.com, general admission from $64, reserved seating from $80. A special rate is offered to her UNC faculty member who wishes to purchase a reserved seat by contacting a UNC faculty member. UNC Athletics Ticket OfficeSeason ticket holders will have access to the MacAskill Building to see the historic excellence and achievements of Carolina football up close. Also, presenter Freddie Kiger will be invited to speak with the legendary head coach of his. Anson Drans About this year’s team, previous seasons, and his journey to lead Carolina football.

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