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ICYMI #17 NC State Women’s Soccer Beat UNCG To Close Out Non-Conference Schedule

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In case you missed it, the #17 NC State Women’s Soccer team (7-1-1) went on the road and defeated UNC-Greensboro (5-2-1) 1-0 on Wednesday to close out their Non-Conference schedule. Junior Kia Rankin scored the lone goal off an assist from Juniors Krissi Schuster and Paige Griffiths.

NC State dominated the match more than the score shows. The Wolfpack had more shots (17/5), shots on goal (5/3) and cornerbacks (4/1). Junior Tziarra King had 4 shots (1 on goal) and Rankin had 3 shots (1 on goal).

Senior Goal Keeper Sydney Wootten picked up her 4th shutout of the season, and the 21st of her career. She currently ranks 4th in school history, and is only 2 shutouts away from 3rd place. Wootten had two saves against UNCG.

The Wolfpack finished their non-conference slate with 7 wins, only one loss, and zero losses on the road.

Through 9 games, Tziarra King leads the ACC in shots per game (4.56), and ranks 2nd in goals per game (.667), 4th in points per game (1.67) and 10th in assists per game (.333). Kia Rankin ranks 6th in shots per game (3.29), and 7th in points per game (1.29). She also has 2 game-winning goals, which is tied for the ACC lead.

The Wolfpack will open their ACC slate at home next Thursday night against Wake Forest at 7pm.

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NC State Women’s Soccer Makes NCAA Tournament for 6th Straight Time

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The #8 seed Wolfpack (7-7-5) will host UCF on Sunday at Noon in Raleigh at the Dail Soccer Stadium.

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NC State Women’s Soccer Remains Unbeaten, Defeats Elon 2-1 on First Road Trip

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The #17 NC State Women’s Soccer team (4-0-1) remains unbeaten after defeating Elon 2-1 in a comeback victory.

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Both NC State goals came off of corner kicks, with Senior Midfielder Jaiden Thomas scoring the first.

The second goal went in the net via the head of Graduate Defender Jenna Butler.

The Wolfpack return home on Sunday for a match against Harvard (2-0) at 1pm.

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Conor Kelly’s Hat Trick Leads NC State Men’s Soccer to a 4-0 W Over Wofford

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The Wolfpack’s next match will be on the road at Mercer this Friday at 4pm.

 

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NC State Women’s Soccer Moves Up to #17 in Top Drawer Soccer Top-25

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August 29, 2022

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The Wolfpack will hit the road this Thursday night, playing a match at Elon at 7pm.

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