Pack Blanks Queens In Opener

RALEIGH, NC – First half goals from Donovan Phillip and Nikola Markovic helped NC State defeat Queens, 2-0,  in the men's soccer opener at Dail Soccer Field. The Wolfpack has won its season opener in six consecutive seasons.

NC State had the Queens defense on its back foot for most of the first half. NCSU created several chances throughout, but it was Phillip who broke through for the Pack with exactly 23 minutes remaining before intermission. 

Markovic completed the scoring 16 minutes later when he buried a long cross from Isaac Heffess into the back of the net. 

NCSU returns to action Sunday at home against Wofford with the match set to kick off at 6 p.m. 

Click the video link above to hear the thoughts of NC State head coach Marc Hubbard and junior forward Donovan Phillip after the Pack’s win.