Wolfpack Blanks Unbeaten ETSU, 2-0

Sunday, August 30

Johnson City, TN

1:00 PM

NC State

2-2-0, 0-0-0ACC

ETSU

3-1-0, 0-0-0SoCon

NC State

ETSU

Photo by: Greg Mintel

8/30/2015 2:53:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

By: Maxine Blackwood scores first career goal in victory

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – The NC State women's soccer team (2-2-0) picked up its second straight victory on Sunday afternoon, winning at previously unbeaten East Tennessee State (3-1-0) by a final score of 2-0.

Jackie Stengel scored her second goal of the season (11th career) in the 31st minute of the match following a nice through ball from freshman Maxine Blackwood to give the Pack a 1-0 lead. Blackwood then capitalized on a defensive mistake just 32 seconds into the second half, giving the Red & White a 2-0 lead in the 46th minute.

Freshman goalkeeper Sydney Wootten recorded her first collegiate clean sheet in just her second start. The San Diego native made five important stops to keep the unbeaten Bucs off the board.

"Overall we were pretty comfortable and managed the game pretty well," NC State head coach Tim Santoro said. "It was a long week with the two tough matches last weekend and all of the travel issues we encountered. To be 2-2 just a few days later with two shutout wins, that's a great step for the team."

Notables
-Freshman Crystal Cordova made her first career start on Sunday. All six NC State freshmen have started at least one match in 2015.
-Freshman goalkeeper Sydney Wootten has made 12 saves and allowed zero goals in 169:48 this season.

NC State will return to action on Friday, Sept. 4 against Oregon. Kickoff between the Wolfpack and Ducks is set for 8 p.m. from Dail Soccer Field. This match will immediately follow the opening contest of the 2015 NC State Tournament, which will be between Wake Forest and William & Mary at 5 p.m.

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