Tuesday, October 19
Chapel Hill
7 PM
North Carolina
8-5-1, 2-4-0
2
vs
0
Loyola Marymount
9-3-1, 1-1-0
1
2
F
LMU (CA)
0
0
0
North Carolina
2
0
2
Goal Celebration
Photo by: Jeffrey A. Camarati
Garvanian Leads Men's Soccer Over #14 Loyola Marymount, 2-0
October 19, 2021 | Men's Soccer
CHAPEL HILL – North Carolina took their earliest lead of the regular season since competing against Bucknell in their first game when Milo Garvanian scored on a penalty kick in the sixth minute. Garvanian found the back of the net for a second time only 17 minutes later to lead UNC over Loyola Marymount, 2-0.
North Carolina's win over Loyola Marymount improves their record to 8-5-1 (2-4 ACC), while the Lions' record falls to 9-3-1 (1-1 WCC).
Carolina was unranked in the national polls this week after falling to fellow ACC opponents Wake Forest and Louisville.
North Carolina leads the ACC in shots and continued to outshoot opponents tonight. The Tar Heels' shot comparison improved to 239-70.
Alec Smir recorded two critical saves through 90 minutes to keep Loyola Marymount scoreless. UNC has now tallied 8 shutout wins this season.
"We're just trying to take each game as they come," said Smir. "We haven't won back to back games since September, so we're gonna try to focus on the end of the week."
Garvanian's successful penalty kick in the sixth minute tallied his first goal of the 2021 season.
He proceeded to record his second goal of the season less than 20 minutes later with assists from Yaya Bakayoko and Santiago Herrera.
"We had the penalty that was really well taken, and he's been up there quite a bit," said head coach Carlos Somoano when asked about Garvanian's performance. "I think it's the same philosophy. If you keep sticking to the principles eventually, we'll be able to execute. I'm sure it feels good."
The Tar Heel defense held Loyola Marymount to only four shots throughout the game. Loyola Marymount previously held an average of 15.5 shots per game.
The Tar Heels will be on the road at Virginia Tech for their next game. Their game at Virginia Tech is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 24th at 7 p.m.
Notes:
• Milo Garvanian recorded his first two goals of the season for the Tar Heels.
• Tega Ikoba and Cameron Fisher are tied for the team lead with five each.
• This was UNC's first competition against Loyola Marymount in team history
• All eight of UNC's wins this season have been shutouts
• For only the fifth time through fourteen games, UNC recorded a goal in the first half
• UNC is 8-5-1 this season and has out-shot its opponents by a margin of 239-70 through thirteen games.
• Tar Heels in the National Polls: Carolina is unranked this week by national soccer polls.
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North Carolina's win over Loyola Marymount improves their record to 8-5-1 (2-4 ACC), while the Lions' record falls to 9-3-1 (1-1 WCC).
Carolina was unranked in the national polls this week after falling to fellow ACC opponents Wake Forest and Louisville.
North Carolina leads the ACC in shots and continued to outshoot opponents tonight. The Tar Heels' shot comparison improved to 239-70.
Alec Smir recorded two critical saves through 90 minutes to keep Loyola Marymount scoreless. UNC has now tallied 8 shutout wins this season.
"We're just trying to take each game as they come," said Smir. "We haven't won back to back games since September, so we're gonna try to focus on the end of the week."
Garvanian's successful penalty kick in the sixth minute tallied his first goal of the 2021 season.
He proceeded to record his second goal of the season less than 20 minutes later with assists from Yaya Bakayoko and Santiago Herrera.
"We had the penalty that was really well taken, and he's been up there quite a bit," said head coach Carlos Somoano when asked about Garvanian's performance. "I think it's the same philosophy. If you keep sticking to the principles eventually, we'll be able to execute. I'm sure it feels good."
The Tar Heel defense held Loyola Marymount to only four shots throughout the game. Loyola Marymount previously held an average of 15.5 shots per game.
The Tar Heels will be on the road at Virginia Tech for their next game. Their game at Virginia Tech is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 24th at 7 p.m.
Notes:
• Milo Garvanian recorded his first two goals of the season for the Tar Heels.
• Tega Ikoba and Cameron Fisher are tied for the team lead with five each.
• This was UNC's first competition against Loyola Marymount in team history
• All eight of UNC's wins this season have been shutouts
• For only the fifth time through fourteen games, UNC recorded a goal in the first half
• UNC is 8-5-1 this season and has out-shot its opponents by a margin of 239-70 through thirteen games.
• Tar Heels in the National Polls: Carolina is unranked this week by national soccer polls.
Team Stats
LMU
NC
Goals
0
2
Shots
4
11
Shots on Goal
2
2
Saves
0
2
Corners
1
3
Fouls
18
13
Scoring Plays
Garvanian, Milo (1)
NC Garvanian, Milo PENALTY KICK GOAL.
5:36
Garvanian, Milo (2)
Assisted By: Herrera, Santiago , Bakayoko, Yaya
GOAL by NC Garvanian, Milo, Assist by Herrera, Santiago and Bakayoko, Yaya, goal number 2 for season.
22:06
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
2
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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