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Friday, August 21
San Diego, CA
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Photo by: Greg Mintel
NC State Narrowly Drops 2-1 Decision at San Diego
8/22/2015 1:20:00 AM | Women's Soccer
SAN DIEGO – The NC State women's soccer team took a 1-0 lead late in the first half before ultimately falling 2-1 in the 2015 season opener at San Diego.
A Jackie Stengel goal in the 45th minute of the match was answered by strikes in the 50th and 56th minutes from San Diego's Victoria Walker.
The teams combined for 19 total shots in the match, with San Diego holding an 11-8 advantage. Stengel and San Diego's Nikki Pappalardo tied for the match-high with four apiece.
Friday's match featured the career debuts of six Wolfpackers: five of NC State's freshmen and senior Shannon Cleaver, who has battled through injuries during her entire career.
Career Debuts
Hannah Keogh – Freshman – Started
Maxine Blackwood – Freshman – Started
Ella Bonner – Freshman – Started
Taylor Porter – Freshman – Started
Crystal Cordova – Freshman – Entered in 34th minute
Shannon Cleaver – Senior – Entered in 34th minute
Wolfpack Scoring Summary
45th minute – Jackie Stengel (1st season, 10th career)
Assist – Mackenzie Graybill (1st season, 2nd career)
Entering the match as a 27th-minute substitute for the first time since an injury suffered August 2014 against Georgetown, Stengel gave the Pack a 1-0 lead in the 45th minute on an impressive effort. The redshirt sophomore received a pass from teammate Mackenzie Graybill near the corner of the 18-yard box, held off three defenders, and beat the goalkeeper to the far post with her low strike. The goal was the 10th of her career.
Walker's first goal for San Diego was a header in the 50th minute from an assist by Rachel Conners. Her second tally came in the 56th when Jacquelin Altschuld capitalized on a loose ball in NC State's penalty area, finding Walker with a pass which was ultimately finished high and inside the far post from 12 yards out.
The Wolfpack nearly equalized in the 86th minute when Caroline Gentry's shot towards the near post spilled to the top of the six-yard box. Freshman Crystal Cordova rushed forward but was a half second late to attempt a shot from very close range.
NC State returns to action at the 2015 Torero Classic on Sunday afternoon when it takes on No. 10 Pepperdine. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. ET.
#GoPack
A Jackie Stengel goal in the 45th minute of the match was answered by strikes in the 50th and 56th minutes from San Diego's Victoria Walker.
The teams combined for 19 total shots in the match, with San Diego holding an 11-8 advantage. Stengel and San Diego's Nikki Pappalardo tied for the match-high with four apiece.
Friday's match featured the career debuts of six Wolfpackers: five of NC State's freshmen and senior Shannon Cleaver, who has battled through injuries during her entire career.
Career Debuts
Hannah Keogh – Freshman – Started
Maxine Blackwood – Freshman – Started
Ella Bonner – Freshman – Started
Taylor Porter – Freshman – Started
Crystal Cordova – Freshman – Entered in 34th minute
Shannon Cleaver – Senior – Entered in 34th minute
Wolfpack Scoring Summary
45th minute – Jackie Stengel (1st season, 10th career)
Assist – Mackenzie Graybill (1st season, 2nd career)
Entering the match as a 27th-minute substitute for the first time since an injury suffered August 2014 against Georgetown, Stengel gave the Pack a 1-0 lead in the 45th minute on an impressive effort. The redshirt sophomore received a pass from teammate Mackenzie Graybill near the corner of the 18-yard box, held off three defenders, and beat the goalkeeper to the far post with her low strike. The goal was the 10th of her career.
Walker's first goal for San Diego was a header in the 50th minute from an assist by Rachel Conners. Her second tally came in the 56th when Jacquelin Altschuld capitalized on a loose ball in NC State's penalty area, finding Walker with a pass which was ultimately finished high and inside the far post from 12 yards out.
The Wolfpack nearly equalized in the 86th minute when Caroline Gentry's shot towards the near post spilled to the top of the six-yard box. Freshman Crystal Cordova rushed forward but was a half second late to attempt a shot from very close range.
NC State returns to action at the 2015 Torero Classic on Sunday afternoon when it takes on No. 10 Pepperdine. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. ET.
#GoPack
Team Stats
ST
USD
Goals
1
2
Shots
8
11
Shots on Goal
3
6
Saves
4
2
Corners
2
7
Fouls
4
7
Scoring Plays
Jackie Stengel (1)
Assisted By: Mackenzie Graybill
GOAL by ST Jackie Stengel (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Mackenzie Graybill, goal number 1 for season.
44:07
WALKER, Victoria (1)
Assisted By: CONNERS, Rachel
GOAL by USD WALKER, Victoria, Assist by CONNERS, Rachel, goal number 1 for season.
49:13
WALKER, Victoria (2)
Assisted By: ALTSCHULD, Jacquelin
one-timer off short touch pass in box
55:04
Game Leaders
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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