University of North Carolina Athletics
Sunday, October 18
Winston-Salem, N.C.
3:30 p.m.
North Carolina
12-2-0, 5-1-0
1
at
3
Wake Forest
11-2-1, 4-2-1
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Wake Forest | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Photo by: Jeffrey A. Camarati
Women’s Soccer Falls To Wake Forest, 3-1
October 18, 2026 | Women's Soccer
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – In another top-ranked battle No. 1 Carolina women's soccer fell, 3-1, to No. 4 Wake Forest Sunday afternoon in Winston-Salem. The match marks the Tar Heels' first ACC and road loss of the season.
How it Happened
Carolina came out aggressive on the offensive end creating early opportunities to score. The Tar Heels took two shots and two corner kicks within the first 10 minutes of play.
In the 12th minute, Scottie Antonucci took the corner kick for Carolina. Antonucci perfectly placed the ball inside the 18-yard box to find Bella Devey jumping to meet the ball. Devey put the header past the goalkeeper to give the Tar Heels an early lead at 1-0. The sophomore now has 15 goals this season.
Wake Forest gained momentum midway through the first half scoring two quick goals. The Demon Deacons recorded the equalizing goal in the 21st minute and followed with another just one minute later. Wake Forest maintained a 2-1 lead heading into the break.
The Demon Deacons didn't waste any time in the second half to extend their lead. In the 46th minute of action, Kylie Maxell netted Wake Forest's third goal of the day.
Despite the early second-half goal from Wake Forest, UNC kept working. In the 61st minute, Hope Munson and Aven Alvarez took back-to-back shots in attempt to create momentum on the offensive end. They were unable to put the ball in the back of the net, keeping the Demon Deacons ahead by two.
Wake Forest kept the pressure on Carolina to finish on top 3-1.
Tar Heel Tidbits
How it Happened
Carolina came out aggressive on the offensive end creating early opportunities to score. The Tar Heels took two shots and two corner kicks within the first 10 minutes of play.
In the 12th minute, Scottie Antonucci took the corner kick for Carolina. Antonucci perfectly placed the ball inside the 18-yard box to find Bella Devey jumping to meet the ball. Devey put the header past the goalkeeper to give the Tar Heels an early lead at 1-0. The sophomore now has 15 goals this season.
Wake Forest gained momentum midway through the first half scoring two quick goals. The Demon Deacons recorded the equalizing goal in the 21st minute and followed with another just one minute later. Wake Forest maintained a 2-1 lead heading into the break.
The Demon Deacons didn't waste any time in the second half to extend their lead. In the 46th minute of action, Kylie Maxell netted Wake Forest's third goal of the day.
Despite the early second-half goal from Wake Forest, UNC kept working. In the 61st minute, Hope Munson and Aven Alvarez took back-to-back shots in attempt to create momentum on the offensive end. They were unable to put the ball in the back of the net, keeping the Demon Deacons ahead by two.
Wake Forest kept the pressure on Carolina to finish on top 3-1.
Tar Heel Tidbits
- Bella Devey notched her 15th goal of the season. The sophomore is now tied for first in the ACC in total goals and second in the NCAA.
- Hannah Johann played in goal for the first half while Peyton Trayer took over in the second half. Both goalkeepers notched one save.
- The Tar Heels took 13 corner kicks compared to the three by Wake Forest.
- Carolina took 23 total shots with seven on goal.
- The Tar Heels are now 5-1 in ACC play.
Players Mentioned
Defender
/ Women's Soccer
Midfielder
/ Women's Soccer
Midfielder/Forward
/ Women's Soccer
Goalkeeper
/ Women's Soccer
Defender
/ Women's Soccer
Goalkeeper
/ Women's SoccerTeam Stats
UNC
WFU
Goals
1
3
Shots
23
5
Shots on Goal
7
5
Saves
2
6
Corners
13
3
Fouls
9
6
Scoring Plays
Bella Devey (15)
Assisted By: Scottie Antonucci
GOAL by UNC Devey, Bella Assist by Antonucci, Scottie.
12:00
Henley Tippins (4)
Assisted By: Sierra Sythe , Riley Cross
GOAL by WFU Tippins, Henley Assist by Sythe, Sierra and Cross, Riley.
20:21
Allie Flanagan (3)
Assisted By: Riley Cross , Kylie Maxwell
GOAL by WFU Flanagan, Allie Assist by Cross, Riley and Maxwell, Kylie.
21:42
Kylie Maxwell (4)
GOAL by WFU Maxwell, Kylie.
45:57
Game Leaders
Shots
5
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
def
Shots
3
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
def
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Sunday, October 18
Sunday, October 18
Sunday, October 18
Sunday, October 18