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Leila Utate 103126
Steve Crute
0
North Greenville NGU (3-9-6, 3-5-5)
3
Winner UNC Pembroke UNCP (11-1-5, 9-0-4)
North Greenville NGU
(3-9-6, 3-5-5)
0
Final
3
UNC Pembroke UNCP
(11-1-5, 9-0-4)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
North Greenville NGU 0 0 0
UNC Pembroke UNCP 1 2 3

Game Recap: Soccer | | Alex Pearce, Assistant AD / Communications

Soccer Blanks North Greenville, Advances To Conference Carolinas Tournament Semifinals

PEMBROKE — UNC Pembroke netted an early first-half goal before tacking on two second-half goals on the way to a 3-0 win over ninth-seeded North Greenville in Conference Carolinas Tournament action Saturday evening at LREMC Stadium.

Conference Carolinas Freshman of the Year, Willow Price, started the scoring in the sixth minute. Klara Persson and Leila Utate each netted a second-half goal. Mia Wells recorded the lone assist for the Braves.

The Braves (11-1-5) improved to 7-0-0 all-time against the Trailblazers (3-9-6).
 
SCORING SUMMARY
6' Willow Price won control of a failed North Greenville clearance, dribbled into the box and fired a left-footed strike from the penalty spot past the goalkeeper to stake the Braves to an early 1-0 lead.
46' Klara Persson was tripped up in the penalty area and calmly converted the successful penalty kick to extend the lead to 2-0.
74' Mia Wells played a ball ahead to Leila Utate, who drove down the middle of the pitch and fired a strike from 30 yards out over the NGU keeper's head and into the back of the net to stretch the lead to 3-0.
TOP BRAVES
+ Willow Price tallied her 11th goal of the season.
+ Klara Persson netted her third goal.
+ Leila Utate collected her fourth goal of the year, and has now scored in three consecutive matches.
+ Mia Wells picked up her first collegiate assist.
NOTABLES
+ UNC Pembroke out-shot North Greenville 19-12, including a 7-4 advantage in shots on goal.
+ UNCP won the corner kick battle 8-6.
+ The Black & Gold ran its unbeaten streak to 16 matches.
 
UP NEXT
The Braves advance to face fourth-seeded Young Harris on Thursday, November 5 in the Conference Carolinas Tournament Semifinals. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. at Truist Soccer Complex at Bryan Park. 
 
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BACK THE BRAVES
Fans can help support the UNC Pembroke Soccer program by joining the Braves Club. To find out more information about the Braves Club, visit UNCPBraves.com/BravesClub or email braves.club@uncp.edu.
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