Thursday, August 14
Knoxville, TN
7 p.m. ET
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Tennessee
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Women’s Soccer Falls In Season Opener, 2-0
August 14, 2025 | Women's Soccer
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of North Carolina women's soccer fell 2-0 to Tennessee in the season opener Thursday evening.
Both teams were scoreless through the first half. Carolina had the first two shots of the game early at the 1:02 and 2:16 marks. The Tar Heels were unable to capitalize on the early opportunities leaving the first half without a goal.
UNC was able to hold off Tennessee in the first half before the Vols went on to add two goals in the second resulting in a loss for Carolina.
Quick Stats
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Both teams were scoreless through the first half. Carolina had the first two shots of the game early at the 1:02 and 2:16 marks. The Tar Heels were unable to capitalize on the early opportunities leaving the first half without a goal.
UNC was able to hold off Tennessee in the first half before the Vols went on to add two goals in the second resulting in a loss for Carolina.
Quick Stats
- Carolina took a total of 14 shots in the match, with nine in the second half.
- Goalkeeper Liya Brooks recorded three saves.
- Olivia Thomas took four shots with two on goal.
- Aven Alvarez, Liya Brooks, and Kate Faasse were the only Tar Heels to play all 90 minutes.
- Five newcomers made their UNC debut in the starting lineup (Shaela Bradley, Liya Brooks, Bella Devey, Riley Kennedy, Hope Munson).
Stay up to date with UNC women's soccer by following the Tar Heels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Team Stats
UNC
TENN
Goals
0
2
Shots
14
7
Shots on Goal
6
5
Saves
3
5
Corners
6
3
Fouls
9
11
Scoring Plays
Shae O'Rourke (2)
Assisted By: Jenna Stayart
GOAL by TENN O'Rourke, Shae Assist by Stayart, Jenna.
56:54
Shae O'Rourke (2)
Assisted By: Jenna Stayart , Sarah Kate Rath
GOAL by TENN O'Rourke, Shae Assist by Stayart, Jenna and Rath, Sarah Kate.
75:57
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
Defender
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Midfielder
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Goalkeeper
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Midfielder/Forward
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Forward/Midfielder
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Defender
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