University of North Carolina Athletics
Thursday, October 15
Clemson, S.C.
8 p.m.
North Carolina
12-1-0, 5-0-0
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Clemson
6-4-4, 2-3-2
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
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| North Carolina | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Clemson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Photo by: DALTON T. WAINSCOTT
Munson Goal Lifts Tar Heels Past Tigers, 1-0
October 15, 2026 | Women's Soccer
CLEMSON, S.C. – For the first time in eight seasons, No. 1 Carolina women's soccer went head-to-head with Clemson at Historic Riggs Field Thursday night. The first-half goal from Hope Munson lifted the Tar Heels to a 1-0 victory to remain unbeaten on the road this season.
How it Happened
The Tar Heel offense picked up the pace in the sixth minute of the game, taking a shot and back-to-back corner kicks. Despite the early opportunities, Carolina was unable to net its first goal.
UNC kept the pressure on the Clemson defense, building momentum in favor of the Tar Heels.
In the 36th minute, the ball bounced around inside the box before finding Hope Munson ready to strike. The sophomore buried the shot to give Carolina an edge at 1-0 late in the first half. The goal marks her fourth of the season.
The Carolina defense held Clemson to zero shots in the first half, keeping the Tar Heels ahead by one at the break.
UNC took several early shots in the second half, but were unable to find the back of the goal.
The Tiger defense picked up the intensity in the final 30 minutes of the match, holding the Tar Heels to just one shot down the stretch.
Clemson found themselves in scoring position late in the game, but were met by the wall of Carolina goalkeeper, Hannah Johann. The junior notched two saves within one minute of play to keep the Tigers scoreless.
The Tar Heel defense weathered the storm to secure the 1-0 victory.
Tar Heel Tidbits
How it Happened
The Tar Heel offense picked up the pace in the sixth minute of the game, taking a shot and back-to-back corner kicks. Despite the early opportunities, Carolina was unable to net its first goal.
UNC kept the pressure on the Clemson defense, building momentum in favor of the Tar Heels.
In the 36th minute, the ball bounced around inside the box before finding Hope Munson ready to strike. The sophomore buried the shot to give Carolina an edge at 1-0 late in the first half. The goal marks her fourth of the season.
The Carolina defense held Clemson to zero shots in the first half, keeping the Tar Heels ahead by one at the break.
UNC took several early shots in the second half, but were unable to find the back of the goal.
The Tiger defense picked up the intensity in the final 30 minutes of the match, holding the Tar Heels to just one shot down the stretch.
Clemson found themselves in scoring position late in the game, but were met by the wall of Carolina goalkeeper, Hannah Johann. The junior notched two saves within one minute of play to keep the Tigers scoreless.
The Tar Heel defense weathered the storm to secure the 1-0 victory.
Tar Heel Tidbits
- Carolina took 13 shots with six on goal.
- UNC took seven corner kicks while Clemson took none.
- Hope Munson notched her fourth goal of the season.
- UNC improves to 5-0 on the road this season.
- The Tar Heels remain unbeaten in ACC play, 5-0.
- Hannah Johann tallied two saves.
Players Mentioned
Goalkeeper
/ Women's Soccer
Defender
/ Women's SoccerTeam Stats
UNC
CU
Goals
1
0
Shots
13
4
Shots on Goal
6
2
Saves
2
5
Corners
7
0
Fouls
8
7
Scoring Plays
Hope Munson (4)
GOAL by UNC Munson, Hope.
36:38
Game Leaders
def
Shots
3
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
0
mid
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
def
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
def
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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