Pack Secures First 10-Win Season Since 2019

Thursday, October 15

Raleigh, N.C.

6 PM

NC State

10-3-2, 3-3-1

Syracuse

4-8-2, 1-6-0

Team	1	2	Final F
Syracuse	0	0	0
NC State	0	1	1

Match Notes Box Score (PDF)

10/15/2026 9:15:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score MATCH 15 | Syracuse Box Score

RALEIGH, N.C. - NC State women's soccer earned its 10th win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Syracuse on Thursday evening at Dail Soccer Stadium on Senior Night. Antonella Mazziotto scored the game-winning goal in the 56th minute to secure the Wolfpack's third ACC win of the season.

Prior to the match, the program honored nine seniors: Ellie Breech, Yuna Aoki, Erica Roberts, Rosalie Olou, Carly Montgomery, Jade Bordeleau, Mary Frances Symmes, Mackenzie Smith and Sophia Hernandez. The group was recognized for its contributions to the program.

Thank you to this incredible group of seniors for everything you've all put into our program 🤍 https://t.co/bNqUTV5IFN
— NC State Women's Soccer (@PackWSoccer) October 15, 2026

Neither team found the back of the net in the first half, though Roberts forced Syracuse goalkeeper Maya Naimoli into a save in the eighth minute. NC State recorded seven shots in the opening half, outshooting the Orange by four, but the teams remained scoreless at halftime.

The Wolfpack came out aggressively in the second half, looking to break the deadlock. Mazziotto made an immediate impact after entering the match in the 55th minute, scoring the game's lone goal one minute later to give NC State the lead.

The Wolfpack's defense held Syracuse scoreless for the remainder of the match to secure the 1-0 victory. The win marked NC State's 10th of the season and its final home game of the regular season.

Of Note

Thursday's win marked NC State's 10th victory of the season, its first double-digit win total since 2019.
Mazziotto has scored three goals in the last four games and now has four goals this season.
Mana Nakata recorded an assist on the game-winning goal, giving her a team-leading five assists this season.
NC State outshot Syracuse, 21-5, and held a 9-8 advantage in corner kicks.
The victory marked the 125th career win for head coach Gary Higgins.

Up Next
NC State travels to Duke on Saturday, Oct. 24, for a 5 p.m. match on ACCNX.

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