No. 7 UNC Women’s Soccer to Host Alcorn State in Final Non-Conference Matchup

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The University of North Carolina women’s soccer team, currently ranked No. 7, will host Alcorn State on Sunday at 1 p.m. This match marks the final non-conference game of the season and will take place at Dorrance Field, with streaming available on ACCNX.

This will be the first meeting between the Tar Heels and the Braves. The Tar Heels enter the match on a five-game winning streak, including a significant victory against No. 2 Duke. At home, UNC has demonstrated strong performances, holding a 5-1 record this season and outscoring opponents 26-5 in Chapel Hill.

Key statistics include:

- UNC has been ranked No. 7 in the United Soccer Coaches Poll.

- The team has outscored opponents 31-6 overall this season.

- Notable wins include victories over Cal and Duke, contributing to a 2-0 record in ACC play.

- At Dorrance Field, the team has recorded four shutouts.

Noteworthy performances include Lilliah Blum, who scored her first career brace against Duke, bringing her season total to four goals. Bella Devey leads the team with eight goals, earning the ACC Player of the Week title for her leading performance in week one of the season. Hope Munson and Summer Denigan have each contributed a brace, with Denigan also leading in assists and points.

In goal, Peyton Trayer has secured eight wins and recorded six clean sheets this season. Five Tar Heels are featured in the Preseason TopDrawerSoccer Top 100 Rankings, and both Summer Denigan and Izzi Stratton are named to the MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List.

Additionally, Aven Alvarez, Hope Munson, and Sealey Strawn have been selected for the U-20 Women’s National Team roster for the 2026 U-20 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Fans are invited to participate in the Dogs at Dorrance promotion during the match. Dog owners can enter with their pets, but must sit in designated sections and adhere to specific guidelines regarding leashes and vaccinations.