Thursday, October 27
Raleigh, NC
7 PM
NC State
10-7-1 (4-5-1ACC)
2
vs
1
Pittsburgh
2-15-1 (1-9-0ACC)
1
2
OT 2
F
Pitt
1
0
0
1
NC State
1
0
1
2
NC State Defeats Pitt, Clinches Postseason Appearance
10/27/2016 9:56:00 PM | Women's Soccer
RALEIGH, N.C. – The NC State women's soccer team earned a 2-1 overtime victory over Pittsburgh Thursday night, clinching an appearance in the ACC Women's Soccer Championships for the first time since 2006.
NC State improves to 10-7-1 (4-5-1 ACC), while Pitt moves to 2-15-1 (1-9-0 ACC). In addition to solidifying a spot in the postseason, the Wolfpack has also tallied its fourth ACC victory of the season. The four wins are a first since 1995 and mark only the second time in program history the team has reached the mark The Wolfpack's 10 overall wins are the most since 2011.
Kia Rankin and Tziarra King scored their fifth and eighth goals of the year, respectively, marking 17 straight from Wolfpack freshmen.
King has now tallied a goal in the last three matches and is leading the team with 17 points.
Match Recap:
NC State broke the deadlock early, as Kia Rankin headed in a corner with assists from Hannah Keogh and Ricarda Walkling to take an early advantage in the 10th minute. Pitt struck back with a well place shot in the 35th minute to tie the match.
NC State pressed forward in the second half, searching for the go-ahead goal throughout the game but was unable to find the elusive tally. The Pack recorded 10 shots in the second period, but was just off in the final third, which sent the contest to overtime.
In the 96th minute, King headed in the golden goal to seal the Pack's spot in the ACC Championships. Keogh provided the assist from the corner for the second time in the match.
Up Next:
Stay tuned for an announcement regarding the ACC Championships bracket. All four quarterfinal matches will be played at 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon at host sites.
WHEN YOU SCORE THE GOAL TO SEND YOUR TEAM TO THE POSTSEASON!!!!! @PackWSoccer pic.twitter.com/792aLNYC7N
— NC State Athletics (@PackAthletics) October 28, 2016
NC State improves to 10-7-1 (4-5-1 ACC), while Pitt moves to 2-15-1 (1-9-0 ACC). In addition to solidifying a spot in the postseason, the Wolfpack has also tallied its fourth ACC victory of the season. The four wins are a first since 1995 and mark only the second time in program history the team has reached the mark The Wolfpack's 10 overall wins are the most since 2011.
Kia Rankin and Tziarra King scored their fifth and eighth goals of the year, respectively, marking 17 straight from Wolfpack freshmen.
King has now tallied a goal in the last three matches and is leading the team with 17 points.
Match Recap:
NC State broke the deadlock early, as Kia Rankin headed in a corner with assists from Hannah Keogh and Ricarda Walkling to take an early advantage in the 10th minute. Pitt struck back with a well place shot in the 35th minute to tie the match.
NC State pressed forward in the second half, searching for the go-ahead goal throughout the game but was unable to find the elusive tally. The Pack recorded 10 shots in the second period, but was just off in the final third, which sent the contest to overtime.
In the 96th minute, King headed in the golden goal to seal the Pack's spot in the ACC Championships. Keogh provided the assist from the corner for the second time in the match.
Up Next:
Stay tuned for an announcement regarding the ACC Championships bracket. All four quarterfinal matches will be played at 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon at host sites.
Team Stats
PITT
ST
Goals
1
2
Shots
7
23
Shots on Goal
3
10
Saves
8
2
Corners
0
7
Fouls
9
9
Scoring Plays
Kia Rankin (4)
Assisted By: Ricarda Walkling , Hannah Keogh
crossed in from corner
9:26
Sarah Krause (1)
Assisted By: Arielle Fernandez
shot inside the box upper 90
35:09
Tziarra King (8)
Assisted By: Hannah Keogh
headed off a corner
95:25
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
6
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
2
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
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