Women’s Soccer Falls In Season Opener, 2-0

Thursday, August 14

Knoxville, TN

7 p.m. ET

North Carolina

0-1-0, 0-0-0

Tennessee

1-0-0, 0-0-0

North Carolina

Tennessee

August 14, 2025 | Women's Soccer

Box Score

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of North Carolina women's soccer fell 2-0 to Tennessee in the season opener Thursday evening.

Both teams were scoreless through the first half. Carolina had the first two shots of the game early at the 1:02 and 2:16 marks. The Tar Heels were unable to capitalize on the early opportunities leaving the first half without a goal.

UNC was able to hold off Tennessee in the first half before the Vols went on to add two goals in the second resulting in a loss for Carolina.

Quick Stats

Carolina took a total of 14 shots in the match, with nine in the second half.
Goalkeeper Liya Brooks recorded three saves.
Olivia Thomas took four shots with two on goal.
Aven Alvarez, Liya Brooks, and Kate Faasse were the only Tar Heels to play all 90 minutes.
Five newcomers made their UNC debut in the starting lineup (Shaela Bradley, Liya Brooks, Bella Devey, Riley Kennedy, Hope Munson).

The Tar Heels will look to bounce back in their home opener against Siena on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

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