Sunday, August 24
Davidson, NC
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NC State
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Women's Soccer Edged at Davidson
8/24/2025 4:12:00 PM | Women's Soccer
DAVIDSON, N.C. – NC State women's soccer (0-3-1, 0-0-0 ACC) came up just short in a 1-0 loss to Davidson (3-1-0, 0-0-0 A10) on Sunday at Alumni Soccer Stadium. The Wolfpack controlled much of the match, outshooting the Wildcats 10-4, but a 33rd-minute goal proved to be the difference.
In the first half, the Wolfpack controlled possession for long stretches in the attacking third but couldn't break through. Daisy Duda nearly put NC State ahead early with a shot on target that sailed just over the crossbar, while Emily Wong fired from outside the box later in the half, forcing a save after a deflection. Despite the Pack's pressure, it was Davidson that struck first, as Kiera Pohan found the net in the 33rd minute.
The Pack pushed for an equalizer after the break, outshooting Davidson 8-3 in the second half, but was unable to capitalize on its chances. Erica Roberts provided a spark off the bench with a team-high three shot attempts, while Sophia Hernandez also made an impact in her 20 minutes of action, helping control possession in the final third. Despite the late pressure, Davidson held on to secure the 1-0 result.
Of Note:
NC State returns home to Dail Soccer Stadium on Wednesday, Aug. 27, to host Western Carolina at 7 p.m. The match will be broadcast live on ACCNX.
For more on NC State women's soccer, follow @packwsoccer on social media.
In the first half, the Wolfpack controlled possession for long stretches in the attacking third but couldn't break through. Daisy Duda nearly put NC State ahead early with a shot on target that sailed just over the crossbar, while Emily Wong fired from outside the box later in the half, forcing a save after a deflection. Despite the Pack's pressure, it was Davidson that struck first, as Kiera Pohan found the net in the 33rd minute.
The Pack pushed for an equalizer after the break, outshooting Davidson 8-3 in the second half, but was unable to capitalize on its chances. Erica Roberts provided a spark off the bench with a team-high three shot attempts, while Sophia Hernandez also made an impact in her 20 minutes of action, helping control possession in the final third. Despite the late pressure, Davidson held on to secure the 1-0 result.
Of Note:
- Six Wolfpack players went the full 90 minutes in the loss: Yuna Aoki, Mana Nakata, Emily Wong, Chloe Stanley, Brooklyn Holt, and Mackenzie Smith.
- Stanley made her first collegiate appearance in the loss, starting and going the distance in her first time on the pitch.
- Roberts led the offensive efforts with three shot attempts, while eight different NC State players recorded at least one shot on the day.
- Emily Earles made her collegiate debut in the match, stepping into goal for the final 45 minutes of play.
- The loss marks just the second time Davidson has defeated NC State and the first time since 2000. The loss moves the Pack to 11-2 all-time against Davidson.
NC State returns home to Dail Soccer Stadium on Wednesday, Aug. 27, to host Western Carolina at 7 p.m. The match will be broadcast live on ACCNX.
For more on NC State women's soccer, follow @packwsoccer on social media.
Team Stats
NCS
DAV
Goals
0
1
Shots
10
4
Shots on Goal
5
3
Saves
2
5
Corners
5
4
Fouls
10
5
Scoring Plays
Kiera Pohan (2)
Assisted By: Sophia Whiddon
GOAL by DAV Pohan, Kiera Assist by Whiddon, Sophia.
32:20
Game Leaders
Shots
3
SOG
3
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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