North Carolina State University Athletics
11/11/2026 3:00:00 PM | Men's Soccer
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Aidan Payne and Riley Moloney both earned All-ACC honors, as announced by the conference Wednesday afternoon.
Payne was named to the All-ACC First Team after leading the Wolfpack in goals (10), points (21) and shots on goal (18) this season. He has appeared in 18 matches, earning 17 starts.
Payne recorded the first hat trick of his collegiate career, scoring all three goals in NC State's shutout victory over No. 4 UMKC. He also netted his second career brace in a 2-2 draw at California and was named ACC Co-Offensive Player of the Week on Oct. 19 following his performance against the Golden Bears.
Seven of Payne's goals this season came during the month of October.
Moloney earned All-ACC Third Team honors after recording two assists and six shots on goal this season. He has appeared in 16 matches, starting all 16.
