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Maycee Bell Earns ACC Player Of Week For Second Time
September 24, 2019 | Women's Soccer
Tar Heel defender excelled against Cardinals in shutout win
North Carolina freshman defender Maycee Bell has been tabbed ACC Defensive Player of the Week for the second time this season.
Bell led a stout defensive effort, as the No. 4 Tar Heels handed 20th-ranked Louisville its first shutout loss, 3-0, on the Cardinals' home field. The Cards were limited to seven shots and just one corner kick in the game by the UNC defense.Â
With the strong play of the Wichita, Kansas, native on the back line, North Carolina is off to an 8-1 record with seven shutouts.  Bell was also named the ACC Defensive Player of the Week after the opening weekend of the season.
ACC women's soccer action resumes Thursday night with seven conference matchups on the slate.  UNC hosts NC State Thursday and Notre Dame Sunday.
Bell led a stout defensive effort, as the No. 4 Tar Heels handed 20th-ranked Louisville its first shutout loss, 3-0, on the Cardinals' home field. The Cards were limited to seven shots and just one corner kick in the game by the UNC defense.Â
With the strong play of the Wichita, Kansas, native on the back line, North Carolina is off to an 8-1 record with seven shutouts.  Bell was also named the ACC Defensive Player of the Week after the opening weekend of the season.
ACC women's soccer action resumes Thursday night with seven conference matchups on the slate.  UNC hosts NC State Thursday and Notre Dame Sunday.
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