#18 NC State Men’s Soccer Defeats #14 Virginia Tech in ACC Opener

The #18 NC State Men’s Soccer team defeated #14 Virginia Tech 1-0 last night in their ACC Opener at home.

That’s a Wolfpack win!@PackMensSoccer’s 1-0 victory over Virginia Tech is the team’s second over a top-15 opponent this season. The team will be back at home next Friday (Sept. 28) as it hosts Louisville. #GoPack pic.twitter.com/EjQqHgJALj

— NC State Athletics (@PackAthletics) September 21, 2018

The match was scoreless at the half, but Senior Forward Tanner Roberts scored his first goal of the season at the 55-minute mark. It was only Roberts second match of the season, after battling an injury.

OKAY @TRoberts20!

His header gives @PackMensSoccer the 1-0 lead over Virginia Tech! Catch the rest of the second half live on Fox Sports South. #GoPack #ncsu pic.twitter.com/hmRJ5vkRLj

— NC State Athletics (@PackAthletics) September 21, 2018

The 10th goal of @TRoberts20 career propels us to a 1-0 win over No. 14 Virginia Tech! #GoPack #ncaasoccer pic.twitter.com/yp3SYE2MLu

— NC State MSOC 🐺⚽️ (@PackMensSoccer) September 21, 2018

RT if you love match-winners! @troberts20 @NCAASoccer pic.twitter.com/nfUvtNvCmn

— NC State MSOC 🐺⚽️ (@PackMensSoccer) September 22, 2018

The Wolfpack now have two Top-15 victories in their first 7 matches, and beat the Hokies for the first time since 2013.

Sophomore Goal Keeper Leon Krapf picked up his 4th shutout of the season (2nd straight), and the 11th of his career (25 matches). He only had to make 3 saves, because the Wolfpack only allowed 3 shots on goal. In comparison, NC State had 3 shots on goal.

Interviews from the win!

🎙 @TRoberts20
🎙 @David_Norris14
🎙 @CoachKiefer #GoPack #ncaasoccer pic.twitter.com/YMeIc86qBZ

— NC State MSOC 🐺⚽️ (@PackMensSoccer) September 22, 2018

Sophomore sensation Manny Perez was also back with the Pack after being called up to the US U-20 National Team.

NC State’s next match is on the road against Pitt.

(Photo Credit: Chris Baird: GoPack)