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Shores Lifts No. 2 Women’s Soccer Past Virginia Tech, 1-0, In ACC Opener

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – A goal from Evelyn Shores in the 67th minute was enough to lift No. 2 North Carolina women's soccer past Virginia Tech, 1-0, in the Atlantic Coast Conference opener on Friday at Dorrance field.

Following the win, the Tar Heels remain undefeated at 6-0-3 (1-0 ACC) on the year while the Hokies drop to 3-3-3 (0-1). Carolina also improves to 31-6 all-time in ACC openers, including 11-4 while starting conference play at home.

How It Happened

  • It was back and forth between the Tar Heels and Hokies at the start, with the visiting team holding an 8-4 edge in shots in the first half.