RALEIGH, N.C. – No. 19 Virginia Tech fell to a 0-0 tie with North Carolina State on Thursday night at Dale Soccer Field.
Technological University tied the game for its ninth shutout victory of the season.
how did it happen
In the first half, it was a defensive battle between both teams. The best moment of the Hokies’ opener came in the 28th minute, when Taylor Price headed a cross from Sarah Rosenbaum, but the Wolfpack goaltender made a diving save.
Tech’s offense generated momentum in the second half, with the team converting six corner kicks. Natalie Mitchell took the lead in the 78th minute with a great shot from just outside the box 18 yards, but it just missed.
The Hokies took a series of corner kicks in the 83rd minute, but were unable to find the net.
Tech has nine shutouts this season and has held opponents to one run or less in 13 of 16 games.
game memo
• Tech extended its undefeated streak to five games (3-0-2).
• Tech recorded its ninth shutout of the season.
• Tech is currently fourth in the ACC standings with 17 points (5-1-2).
• The Hokies had more shots on goal (eight), shots on goal (four) and corner kicks (seven) than the Wolfpack.
• Tech held North Carolina State to just one shot on goal.
• Samantha DeGuzman and Natalie Mitchell led the team with two hits each.
• Annie DeHaan, Allie Lewis, Kylie Marshall, Emma Perkowski and Eden Skyers played the full game.
• Lauren Hargrove had one save.
to the next
On Sunday, October 27th at 1:00 p.m., No. 19 Virginia Tech (10-3-3, 5-1, 2 ACC) will take on No. 7 Notre Dame (10-1-4, 4-0-4). , ACC). Located in South Bend, Indiana
