UNC Women's Soccer Set for ACC Match Against Clemson

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The No. 1 Carolina women's soccer team is scheduled to play against Clemson on Thursday night, marking their second road game of the ACC season. The match at historic Riggs Field will kick off at 8 p.m. and will be streamed live on ACC Network.

This trip to Clemson, S.C., will be the first for the Tar Heels in eight years. The last time UNC faced the Tigers in Clemson was during the 2018 season, when Carolina secured a 1-0 victory. Overall, the Tar Heels lead the series against Clemson with a record of 37-1-1, with their only loss and tie occurring on the road.

Carolina enters the match on an eight-game winning streak, propelled by standout performances from Bella Devey and a cohesive defensive unit. Devey is currently leading the ACC and ranks second in the NCAA with 14 goals this season. The Tar Heels have also recorded seven shutouts, allowing an average of just .67 goals per game.

Regardless of the location, the Tar Heels have shown consistent dominance, maintaining a 4-0 road record this season while outscoring opponents 8-2, including two shutout victories.

In ACC action, Carolina stands at the top of the standings with a perfect 4-0 record, totaling 12 points. They lead the conference with 43 goals, 114 points, and a scoring average of 3.58 goals per game. Recently, they achieved their third ranked win this season against No. 12 Notre Dame and are ranked first in the United Soccer Coaches Poll.

For individual accomplishments, Bella Devey has earned the ACC Offensive Player of the Week title three times this season and is also on the MAC Hermann Mid-Season Watch List. Cali O'Neill recently received the ACC Defensive Player of the Week award. Lilliah Blum, who has scored five goals this season, earned an ACC Offensive Player of the Week honor and was included in the TopDrawerSoccer Team of the Week.

In goal, Peyton Trayer has nine wins and 13 saves, recording seven shutouts this season. Five players from the Tar Heels were included in the Preseason TopDrawerSoccer Top 100 Rankings, with Summer Denigan ranked fourth. Additionally, Denigan and Izzi Stratton are on the MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List.

Three Tar Heels were recognized in the Preseason TopDrawerSoccer Best XI Teams: Denigan (First Team), Stratton (Third Team), and O'Neill (Freshman Team).

Furthermore, Aven Alvarez, Hope Munson, and Sealey Strawn have been named to the U-20 WNT roster for the upcoming 2026 U-20 FIFA Women's World Cup, while Amari Manning and Deus Stanislaus have been called up for the U-17 WNT roster for the U-17 FIFA World Cup in Morocco from October 17 to November 7.