Start your Friday off with our FIVE goals scored in yesterday's W over Oklahoma 🤩#GoPackBaby pic.twitter.com/ss2qbtq5SI

— PackWSoccer⚽️ (@PackWSoccer) September 10, 2021

Get to know more about the birthday girl in our latest 'Get To Know' episode! pic.twitter.com/myedi2Mrmt

— PackWSoccer⚽️ (@PackWSoccer) September 10, 2021

Ready for one last test in Charlottesville tomorrow.

⏰ 3 PM
🆚 #11 Penn State
📺 ACCNX#GoPackBaby pic.twitter.com/Wuzyy27Ecm

— PackWSoccer⚽️ (@PackWSoccer) September 11, 2021

90' | PSU scores with 46 seconds left in regulation.

NCSU 0, Penn State 1

90' | PSU scores with 46 seconds left in regulation.

NCSU 0, Penn State 1

— PackWSoccer⚽️ (@PackWSoccer) September 12, 2021

FINAL | Tough result with the late game-winner by #11 Penn State. We'll now turn our attention to ACC play when we travel to Virginia Tech Sept. 18. https://t.co/pBMhjSgia6

.@PackWSoccer suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of No. 14 Penn State. The Nittany Lions netted the go-ahead goal in the dying seconds of the second half, robbing the Pack of a point via a draw.

https://t.co/3XLxcaP2Ou

Learn more about local product @briholt3 in the latest 'Get To Know' episode.

Learn more about local product @briholt3 in the latest 'Get To Know' episode. pic.twitter.com/B6LGY1tYkZ

— PackWSoccer⚽️ (@PackWSoccer) September 13, 2021

Next up in our 'Get To Know' series is Grace Spriggs. pic.twitter.com/NIfeFC1jxv

— PackWSoccer⚽️ (@PackWSoccer) September 15, 2021

.@PackWSoccer went 3-1 in its final 4 nonconference games. Across the 4 games, the Wolfpack outscored its opponents 9-1. The lone loss came in the last minute against ranked Penn State.
@katpeters15
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🎙️ mic'd up with @meesecita pic.twitter.com/7iOE6Bc4Wb

— PackWSoccer⚽️ (@PackWSoccer) September 16, 2021

NC State women's soccer (4-2-2) is set to open Atlantic Coast Conference play this weekend when it makes the trip to Blacksburg, Va., to face Virginia Tech (6-2-0). Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Thompson Field, and the match will be broadcast on ACCNX.


ABOUT THE HOKIES

Virginia Tech is currently receiving votes for this week's United Soccer Coaches national poll after winning three of its last four matches, including a 1-0 win at No. 12 South Carolina. Additionally, the Hokies were picked to finish seventh in this year's ACC Preseason Coaches Poll after finishing in a tie for sixth in the 2020 standings

Ready for you, ACC opener.

📰https://t.co/mpZig3QATW pic.twitter.com/USeisFaoNJ

— PackWSoccer⚽️ (@PackWSoccer) September 17, 2021

FINAL | NCSU 0, VT 1

We'll open up a three-game home stand Sept. 23 when we host Clemson at 7 PM. https://t.co/95NL20Pv49

NC State women's soccer (4-3-2, 0-1-0 ACC) dropped a hard-fought battle with Virginia Tech (7-2-0, 1-0-0 ACC) on Saturday evening in its ACC opener, as it fell, 1-0, at Thompson Field.

The teams battled to the final minute and provided plenty of scoring opportunities, as the squads tallied 10 shots apiece (three on target), but the Hokies, who are receiving votes for this week's United Soccer Coaches national poll, managed to come away with the three points thanks to a second-half goal.

The first half was tightly contested with no score, as the possession was dead even between the teams. The Pack's best look in the half was by Denae Antoine in the 22nd minute when she looked to capitalize on an errant Virginia Tech pass at the top of the box, but it went right to the hands of goalkeeper Alia Skinner.

Maria Echezarreta made a crucial save in the 35th minute to keep the match scoreless, as she stretched out to deflect a shot by Aino Vuorinen at the top of the box that was destined for the top right corner of the net.

NC State looked to pull ahead within the first three minutes of the second half with a pair of shots on target by Jameese Joseph and Leyah Hall-Robinson, respectively, but both were saved by Skinner. Joseph, Hall-Robinson and Soto rattled off another four combined shots in the opening 15 minutes of the half, but just couldn't find that needed goal.

In the 73rd minute, Virginia Tech struck when Karlie Johnson tapped in her first goal of the season from just above the penalty box. Emma Steigerwald forced a turnover, then Emily Gray took the ball down inside the box and played across to Johnson, who put away what proved to be the game-winner to the bottom right corner of the net.

The Pack outshot the Hokies, 8-4, in the second half, and controlled possession for 54 percent of the contest. Antoine, Hall-Robinson and Joseph were responsible for nine of the team's 10 shots, as they tallied three apiece.

NC State is set to open a three-game home stand September 23 when it hosts Clemson at Dail

https://gopack.com/news/2021/9/18/womens-soccer-wolfpack-drops-hard-fought-battle-with-hokies.aspx

Excited to be back home this week! We have a pair of ranked ACC opponents coming to Raleigh as part of a three-game home stand.

Thursday's match will be our #PackUnited game. pic.twitter.com/zaOPquTJYS

— PackWSoccer⚽️ (@PackWSoccer) September 20, 2021

.@PackWSoccer has been on an offensive tear to start its season, but the 4-3-2 (0-1-0 ACC) start doesn't quite reflect that.

Staff writer @KatPeters15 looks to the numbers to offer some solutions to the Pack's woes against tougher opponents.
https://t.co/bKy8ok0joE

Get to know more about Nina Zimmer in our latest 'Get To Know' episode.

Get to know more about Nina Zimmer in our latest 'Get To Know' episode. pic.twitter.com/5WNO2zTgCQ

— PackWSoccer⚽️ (@PackWSoccer) September 21, 2021

NC State's @PackWSoccer missed its normal season, but came back to play and win.

In between, the pandemic altered everything, everywhere. The team was doing off-season training in March 2020 but had to shut that down. International players went home and didn't come back. Incoming recruits opted to play professionally overseas instead of dealing with the uncertainty of when collegiate sports might return. As spring gave way to summer last year, NC State found its 25-person roster depleted by nearly 50%. Other women were still rehabbing injuries or dealing with health concerns that may have been precipitated by COVID-19. The ACC decided to pull together a season in the fall, but the Wolfpack didn't have enough players to make it viable. It was the only ACC school not to participate, and women's soccer was the only team at NC State not to play as scheduled in the fall.

Santoro was the one who decided to sit out in the fall, delivering the news via Zoom back in August. The players understood the rationale, but there was a sense of relief in November when Santoro floated the possibility of an enhanced spring season of nine games from February to April. By then, enough players had recovered from injury or returned from overseas to make things work. Games were spaced out to accommodate the smaller roster of 16 players.

NC State’s @PackWSoccer missed its normal season, but came back to play — and win. ⚽ https://t.co/5wHIje4I7T pic.twitter.com/6KV84v9gkR

— NC State Alumni (@NCStateAlumni) September 21, 2021

NC State women's soccer (4-3-1, 0-1-0 ACC) returns home Thursday when it welcomes No. 16 Clemson to Dail Soccer Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. in Raleigh, and the match will be broadcast on ACCNX.

SERIES HISTORY
Thursday will be the 30th meeting between NC State and Clemson, as the Tigers own an 18-7-4 advantage in the all-time series.

The last time the teams met was on October 19, 2017, in Raleigh, and the Pack earned a 1-0 victory off of Kia Rankin's goal in the 31st minute.

NC State has won three of the last five contests with Clemson in Raleigh.

🏠 SWEET 🏠.

Back at Dail Soccer Stadium tomorrow night for our first of three consecutive ranked ACC matchups.

📰https://t.co/yCpChPIK9x pic.twitter.com/6xtSNdkC2n

— PackWSoccer⚽️ (@PackWSoccer) September 22, 2021

Final: NC State 1, Clemson 2

The Tigers grab a late winner in the 86th minute as the Wolfpack drops its third straight game.

Maria Echezarreta made a career-high 6 saves in @PackWSoccer's 2-1 loss to Clemson, keeping the Pack in the game.

Santoro: "When you give that team that many set piece opportunities and that many chances to attack, that's what's gonna happen."
https://t.co/jLFPKGD1JG

A career-high SIX saves for our girl @Maria19cheza last night. pic.twitter.com/t1NBXcmwIl

— PackWSoccer⚽️ (@PackWSoccer) September 24, 2021

In its second of a three-game home stretch, NC State women's soccer (4-4-2, 0-2-0 ACC) is set to welcome No. 5 Virginia (9-1-0, 2-0-02 ACC) Sunday afternoon to Dail Soccer Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m., and the contest will be broadcast on ACCNX.

FREE ADMISSION
Beginning in 2021, NC State women's soccer games are free of charge. Gates will open one hour prior to the start of each match. As NC State works toward a more normal on-campus experience, NC State Athletics will continue abiding by the current policies for campus as outlined in the University Community Standards.

SERIES HISTORY
Sunday will be the 45th all-time meeting between NC State and Virginia, as the Cavaliers lead the series, 27-13-4.

The last two times the squads have met in Raleigh they have battled to a 0-0 (2OT) draw, with the most recent meeting coming on October 9, 2019.

ABOUT THE CAVALIERS
The Cavaliers are on a three-game win streak after suffering its first loss of the season to then No. 11 Penn State on September 9 in Charlottesville. The squad earned 1-0 wins over Wake Forest and Duke to start conference play.

Virginia reached the 2021 College Cup and was of the last four teams standing in the 2020 ACC Tournament after finishing third in the league standings. The Cavaliers were picked to finish third in this year's preseason coaches' poll, and saw Lia Godfrey, who was named to the Mac Hermann Trophy Watch List, and Alexa Spaanstra earn Preseason All-ACC honors.

Ready for more ACC action tomorrow when we take on No. 5 Virginia in Raleigh 😤

📰https://t.co/kgGZWAWXY0 pic.twitter.com/MBcRhQjn5G

— PackWSoccer⚽️ (@PackWSoccer) September 25, 2021

FINAL | NCSU 1, #5 Virginia 2

Virginia scores in the final minute of play. We'll be back in action October 1 when we host Notre Dame at 7 PM.

FINAL | NCSU 1, #5 Virginia 2

Virginia scores in the final minute of play. We'll be back in action October 1 when we host Notre Dame at 7 PM. pic.twitter.com/ORLEFHuYRU

— PackWSoccer⚽️ (@PackWSoccer) September 26, 2021

.@miaavaughan 🤝 @denaeantoine pic.twitter.com/thB82H2Opp

— PackWSoccer⚽️ (@PackWSoccer) September 26, 2021

.@PackWSoccer conceded another last-minute goal to lose against a highly ranked team.

Santoro: "We're losing games late. … We were just as good as a really good team today, and that's a real kick in the stomach."
@benellis81
https://t.co/1KxbVsERo6

Last up in our 'Get To Know' series is Nadia Stupec. pic.twitter.com/HTaScmE0in

— PackWSoccer⚽️ (@PackWSoccer) September 28, 2021

NC State was @PackWsoccer's Fernanda Soto's No. 1 choice.

Soto: "It stood out more than any other school, having the history and the background right along with it... it's just that the school comes with family."
@WadeBowman_
https://t.co/MRgSFzxsal

Looking forward to wearing these again on Friday to help raise breast cancer awareness at our annual Pink Match.

We'll be giving out pink tie-dye t-shirts to the first 100 fans, and all fans will receive a pink ribbon from Zeta Tau Alpha. https://t.co/EBRQ0oEYbt

NC State women's soccer (4-5-2, 0-3-0 ACC) will wrap up a three-game home stand Friday when it welcomes No. 20 Notre Dame (9-1-1, 3-0-0 ACC) to Dail Soccer Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m., and the contest will be broadcast on ACCNX.

PINK MATCH
Friday's contest will be the Wolfpack's annual Pink Match in effort to raise breast cancer awareness. The first 100 fans will receive a pink tie-dye t-shirt, and all fans will receive a pink ribbon via Zeta Tau Alpha. Additionally, there will be a table where fans can create a "send a smile" card for cancer patients and be entered to win a prize pack.

ALUMNI WEEKEND
Friday's match will be a part of the program's Alumni Weekend, as it welcomes former members back to Raleigh.

FREE ADMISSION
Beginning in 2021, NC State women's soccer games are free of charge. Gates will open one hour prior to the start of each match. As NC State works toward a more normal on-campus experience, NC State Athletics will continue abiding by the current policies for campus as outlined in the University Community Standards

SERIES HISTORY
Friday will be the 10th all-time meeting between the Pack and Fighting Irish, as Notre Dame owns a 6-3 advantage in the series.

The last two times the teams have played in Raleigh, NC State has won both contests with the most recent meeting coming on Oct. 27, 2019, when it earned a 3-0 victory. Prior to that, Notre Dame traveled to Raleigh on Oct. 29, 2017, for the ACC Tournament quarterfinals, and led by Tziarra King's first career hat trick the Pack won, 4-1.

ABOUT THE FIGHTING IRISH
Notre Dame is on a five-game win streak and is one of three teams in the conference that is still undefeated in league action. The Irish are off to their best start since 2013.

The squad was picked to finish sixth in the ACC Preseason Coaches Poll after finishing eighth in the 2020 final standings and reaching the ACC Tournament.

▪️Top 20 opponent
▪️Pink Match
▪️Alumni Weekend

Gonna be a fun one in Raleigh tomorrow night!

📰https://t.co/3nO7JgYXeO pic.twitter.com/UxnSsTsJRe

— PackWSoccer⚽️ (@PackWSoccer) September 30, 2021

The teammate we all strive to be.

Emika Kawagishi recently did an interview with the NC Japan Center at @NCStateGlobal, and when asked who her favorite soccer player is she pays tribute to our captain, @luguttenberger 🥺

Full interview can be found here: https://t.co/oc8oZiRgLP pic.twitter.com/fOnwvYsh2b

— PackWSoccer⚽️ (@PackWSoccer) September 30, 2021

HT - 45 minutes go by without a single shot by the Wolfpack. The Fighting Irish lead 1-0 at the break.

HT - 45 minutes go by without a single shot by the Wolfpack. The Fighting Irish lead 1-0 at the break.

— Technician Sports (@TechSports) October 1, 2021

Despite a late goal, NC State women's soccer (4-6-2, 0-4-0 ACC) was unable to overcome a two-goal deficit as it fell to No. 20 Notre Dame (10-1-1, 4-0-0 ACC), 2-1, on Friday night at Dail Soccer Stadium.

This was the Wolfpack's fifth consecutive contest against a team that is ranked or receiving votes for the national polls, and all of its losses this year have been by a one-goal margin.

The Fighting Irish got on the board in the first minute of the contest thanks to Korbin Albert's unassisted goal following a corner kick, then doubled its lead in the 57th minute with a Katie Coyle finish from 20 yards out.

In the final minute, Jenna Butler headed in her fourth goal of the season off a cross from Fernanda Soto. All four of her goals this season have been headers off of set pieces, and she is tied for the lead amongst the team in scoring. Additionally, that marked Soto's second assist of the year.

NC State will return to action Thursday, October 7 when it makes the short trip to Durham for its matchup with Duke. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. at Koskinen Stadium, and the match will be broadcast on the ACC Network.

https://gopack.com/news/2021/10/1/womens-soccer-womens-soccer-suffers-2-1-loss-to-20-notre-dame.aspx

Adriana Reami reaches the singles final at W15 Lubbock with yet another 7-6 in the 3rd set victory @PackWTennis #PackPros #GoPack

Adriana Reami reaches the singles final at W15 Lubbock with yet another 7-6 in the 3rd set victory 💪🐺🐾@PackWTennis #PackPros #GoPack pic.twitter.com/H4KkigabzF

— Simon Earnshaw (@CoachEarnshaw) October 2, 2021

NC State women's soccer (4-6-2, 0-4-0 ACC) will make the short trip to Durham, N.C., Thursday when it meets with Tobacco Road rival No. 4 Duke (8-1-1, 2-1-1 ACC) at Koskinen Stadium. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m., and the match will be broadcast on the ACC Network with Alex Perlman and Lori Lindsey on the call.

This will be the Wolfpack's sixth consecutive match against a team that is ranked or receiving votes for the national polls, as well as its seventh matchup this season against a top 20 opponent.

ABOUT THE BLUE DEVILS
Duke currently sits in seventh place among the ACC standings with seven points, as it is coming off a 2-0 victory over Syracuse in its last time out.

The Blue Devils advanced to the title game in the 2020 ACC Tournament and reached the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament. They were picked to finish fourth in the preseason coaches' poll while Delaney Graham earned a spot on the Preseason All-ACC Team.

https://twitter.com/PackWSoccer/status/1445758665235972101?t=tbd1odHwwscUFlqdgTUNZw&s=19

110' | JAMEESE SCORES THE GOLDEN GOAL! WOLFPACK WINS! https://t.co/A2ULc2brbK