University of North Carolina Athletics
Sunday, September 7
Harrisonburg, Va.
1 p.m.
North Carolina
6-2-0, 0-0-0
3
at
0
James Madison
4-2-2, 0-0-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| James Madison | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Tar Heels Shutout Dukes To Wrap Up Non-Conference Play
September 7, 2025 | Women's Soccer
HARRISONBURG, Va. - University of North Carolina women's soccer (6-2, 0-0 ACC) picked up their first road win of the season in a 3-0 shutout against James Madison (4-2-2, 0-0 Sun Belt) on Sunday. The Tar Heels closed out non-conference play with their fifth-straight win and fifth shutout of the season.
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Olivia Thomas recorded the first goal of the day in the 16th minute. The forward came in to defend a kick from the goalkeeper when the ball bounced off her leg and found the back of the net.Â
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Freshman Lauren Malsom built off Carolina's momentum to net a goal just four minutes later. With speed and impressive footwork, Malsom danced through JMU defenders before nailing her first career goal.
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Although the offensive power slowed down for UNC, they headed into the half up 2-0.
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In the 57th minute, Riley Kennedy placed a ball far up the field finding Thomas running full steam ahead. Thomas finished the play by powering yet another goal past the goalkeeper.Â
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The Tar Heels continued to apply defensive pressure on the Dukes to secure a 3-0 win in Harrisonburg.
Quick Stats
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Olivia Thomas recorded the first goal of the day in the 16th minute. The forward came in to defend a kick from the goalkeeper when the ball bounced off her leg and found the back of the net.Â
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Freshman Lauren Malsom built off Carolina's momentum to net a goal just four minutes later. With speed and impressive footwork, Malsom danced through JMU defenders before nailing her first career goal.
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Although the offensive power slowed down for UNC, they headed into the half up 2-0.
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In the 57th minute, Riley Kennedy placed a ball far up the field finding Thomas running full steam ahead. Thomas finished the play by powering yet another goal past the goalkeeper.Â
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The Tar Heels continued to apply defensive pressure on the Dukes to secure a 3-0 win in Harrisonburg.
Quick Stats
- Olivia Thomas' goals mark her second brace of the season.
- The Carolina defense held JMU to just one shot with zero on goal.Â
- UNC totaled 12 shots with eight on goal.
- Each team took only two corner kicks.
- Riley Kennedy and Ashley Pennie each recorded their first assist of the season.
- UNC utilized 10 subs throughout the match.
- Aven Alvarez was the only Tar Heel to log all 90 minutes.
Team Stats
UNC
JMU
Goals
3
0
Shots
12
1
Shots on Goal
8
0
Saves
0
5
Corners
2
2
Fouls
5
7
Scoring Plays
Olivia Thomas (7)
GOAL by UNC Thomas, Olivia.
16:24
Lauren Malsom (1)
Assisted By: Ashley Pennie
GOAL by UNC Malsom, Lauren Assist by Pennie, Ashley.
21:04
Olivia Thomas (7)
Assisted By: Riley Kennedy
GOAL by UNC Thomas, Olivia Assist by Kennedy, Riley.
57:24
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
2
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Players Mentioned
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