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Raleigh, N.C.
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NC State
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Wolfpack Records 1-1 Draw Against Utah in Season Opener
8/17/2023 10:05:00 PM | Women's Soccer
RALEIGH, N.C. – The NC State women's soccer team recorded a 1-1 draw against Utah in its 2023 season opener on Thursday night at Dail Soccer Stadium.
After a scoreless opening half, NC State grabbed early momentum out of the break with three shots within the first 90 seconds of the second half. Jameese Joseph fired back-to-back attempts in the opening minute of the second half before freshman Jade Bordeleau notched her first-career goal to give NC State a 1-0 lead.
Bordeleau buried her right-footed shot past the diving effort of Utah goalkeeper Kasey Wardle in the 47th minute, finishing off a cross from Leyah Hall-Robinson for the Wolfpack's first goal of the season. Hall-Robinson notched her first assist of the season after leading NC State with five assists this past season.
Utah's Bella Woods knotted the score at 1-1 with a long-range strike in the 73rd minute. After Woods' equalizer, NC State registered two shots off a corner kick. Brianna Weber's header forced a save from Wardle, while Fernanda Soto's rebound effort missed just wide of the Utes' goal.
NC State goalkeeper Maria Echezarreta made five saves, making four stops in the first half. The Wolfpack fired 12 total shots in its season opener, including five on target.
Joseph and Bordeleau tied for a team-high three shots, while Bordeleau's two shots on goal ranked as a team high.
Mackenzie Smith and Bordeleau each made their first-career starts in an NC State uniform in Thursday's match, while Alex Mohr and Mary Frances Symmes subbed on to make their first-career appearances for the Wolfpack.
UP NEXT
The Wolfpack travels to Charlotte for its first road matchup of the season. NC State's road opener against the 49ers is set for 7 p.m. and will be broadcasted live on ESPN+.
After a scoreless opening half, NC State grabbed early momentum out of the break with three shots within the first 90 seconds of the second half. Jameese Joseph fired back-to-back attempts in the opening minute of the second half before freshman Jade Bordeleau notched her first-career goal to give NC State a 1-0 lead.
Bordeleau buried her right-footed shot past the diving effort of Utah goalkeeper Kasey Wardle in the 47th minute, finishing off a cross from Leyah Hall-Robinson for the Wolfpack's first goal of the season. Hall-Robinson notched her first assist of the season after leading NC State with five assists this past season.
Utah's Bella Woods knotted the score at 1-1 with a long-range strike in the 73rd minute. After Woods' equalizer, NC State registered two shots off a corner kick. Brianna Weber's header forced a save from Wardle, while Fernanda Soto's rebound effort missed just wide of the Utes' goal.
NC State goalkeeper Maria Echezarreta made five saves, making four stops in the first half. The Wolfpack fired 12 total shots in its season opener, including five on target.
Joseph and Bordeleau tied for a team-high three shots, while Bordeleau's two shots on goal ranked as a team high.
Mackenzie Smith and Bordeleau each made their first-career starts in an NC State uniform in Thursday's match, while Alex Mohr and Mary Frances Symmes subbed on to make their first-career appearances for the Wolfpack.
UP NEXT
The Wolfpack travels to Charlotte for its first road matchup of the season. NC State's road opener against the 49ers is set for 7 p.m. and will be broadcasted live on ESPN+.
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