Thursday, September 14
Raleigh, N.C.
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NC State
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Photo by: Brayden Holt
Wolfpack Earns 2-2 Draw Against High Point on Senior Night
9/14/2023 10:04:00 PM | Women's Soccer
RALEIGH, N.C. – NC State women's soccer recorded a 2-2 draw on Senior Night against High Point at Dail Soccer Stadium.
After entering the halftime break with a 1-0 lead, High Point's Tessa Carlin netted two goals within an eight-minute span to give the Panthers their first lead of the match. The Wolfpack responded to Carlin's brace with pressure from eventual goal scorer Alexis Strickland, whose header from short range almost tied the match in the 75th minute. Brianna Weber chipped in a cross to the back post before Strickland's attempt found the hands of High Point goalkeeper Ellyn Casto.
In the 77th minute, Fernanda Soto accelerated past the High Point backline before passing to Strickland in the box. Strickland then cut inside and curled her left-footed shot off a High Point defender and into the back of the net for the tying goal.
NC State registered two more shots following Strickland's goal, but the Wolfpack was unable to break the 2-2 tie over the final 13 minutes.
Annika Wohner gave NC State an early lead from the penalty spot, finishing to the right side of the goal past Casto. Strickland drew the foul in the box to set up Wohner's penalty kick score.
NC State outshot High Point 10-4 in the opening 45 minutes, logging six of its 10 attempts on goal. The Wolfpack came within inches of doubling its lead in the opening half when Jade Bordeleau's attempt from short range was cleared off the goal line. Emika Kawagishi provided the cross to Bordeleau before a High Point defender cleared the ball out of the box.
Strickland's late equalizer marked her team-best third goal of the season. Wohner's tally from the penalty spot was her second goal of the season, tying her with Jameese Joseph for the second most on the team. Joseph led all players in Thursday's match with five shots.
Casto made nine saves for the Panthers, while Olivia Pratapas made three saves in goal for the Wolfpack.
NC State honored its four seniors – Maria Echezarreta, Mia Vaughan, Madison Reid and Sarah Arnold – prior to Thursday night's draw against the Panthers.
UP NEXT
NC State opens ACC play with its first matchup on national television, hosting Pitt on Sunday afternoon at Dail Soccer Stadium. Sunday's match is set for 2 p.m. and will be televised on ACC Network.
After entering the halftime break with a 1-0 lead, High Point's Tessa Carlin netted two goals within an eight-minute span to give the Panthers their first lead of the match. The Wolfpack responded to Carlin's brace with pressure from eventual goal scorer Alexis Strickland, whose header from short range almost tied the match in the 75th minute. Brianna Weber chipped in a cross to the back post before Strickland's attempt found the hands of High Point goalkeeper Ellyn Casto.
In the 77th minute, Fernanda Soto accelerated past the High Point backline before passing to Strickland in the box. Strickland then cut inside and curled her left-footed shot off a High Point defender and into the back of the net for the tying goal.
NC State registered two more shots following Strickland's goal, but the Wolfpack was unable to break the 2-2 tie over the final 13 minutes.
Annika Wohner gave NC State an early lead from the penalty spot, finishing to the right side of the goal past Casto. Strickland drew the foul in the box to set up Wohner's penalty kick score.
NC State outshot High Point 10-4 in the opening 45 minutes, logging six of its 10 attempts on goal. The Wolfpack came within inches of doubling its lead in the opening half when Jade Bordeleau's attempt from short range was cleared off the goal line. Emika Kawagishi provided the cross to Bordeleau before a High Point defender cleared the ball out of the box.
Strickland's late equalizer marked her team-best third goal of the season. Wohner's tally from the penalty spot was her second goal of the season, tying her with Jameese Joseph for the second most on the team. Joseph led all players in Thursday's match with five shots.
Casto made nine saves for the Panthers, while Olivia Pratapas made three saves in goal for the Wolfpack.
NC State honored its four seniors – Maria Echezarreta, Mia Vaughan, Madison Reid and Sarah Arnold – prior to Thursday night's draw against the Panthers.
UP NEXT
NC State opens ACC play with its first matchup on national television, hosting Pitt on Sunday afternoon at Dail Soccer Stadium. Sunday's match is set for 2 p.m. and will be televised on ACC Network.
Team Stats
HPU
NCSU
Goals
2
2
Shots
8
16
Shots on Goal
5
11
Saves
9
3
Corners
1
5
Fouls
10
7
Scoring Plays
Annika Wohner (1)
NCSU Annika Wohner PENALTY KICK GOAL.
06:21
Tessa Carlin (2)
Assisted By: Fain Buete
GOAL by HPU Carlin, Tessa Assist by Buete, Fain.
52:38
Tessa Carlin (2)
Assisted By: Lindsey DeHaven
GOAL by HPU Carlin, Tessa Assist by DeHaven, Lindsey.
60:08
Alexis Strickland (3)
Assisted By: Fernanda Soto
GOAL by NCSU Strickland, Alexis Assist by Soto, Fernanda.
76:11
Game Leaders
Shots
3
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
5
SOG
3
Goals
0
Assists
0
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