North Carolina State University Athletics
NC State
7-5-6, 1-3-4
Wake Forest
11-5-3, 5-3-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC State | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Wake Forest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
11/8/2026 5:15:00 PM | Men's Soccer
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - 11-seed NC State men's soccer (7-5-6, 1-3-4 ACC) defeated 3-seed/No. 15 Wake Forest (11-5-3, 5-3-0 ACC), 1-0, Sunday afternoon to advance to the ACC Tournament semifinals for the first time since 2009. It was also the first time in 21 years that the Wolfpack had defeated the Demon Deacons.
The two in-state opponents battled through a scoreless opening 90 minutes, with both defenses holding firm. NC State controlled much of the first half, outshooting Wake Forest 7-2 and putting three shots on target.
However, the Demon Deacons goalkeeper kept the Wolfpack off the scoreboard with three first-half saves.
Wake Forest looked to gain momentum after the break, creating several scoring opportunities in the second half. Gabe Lamphere recorded three saves after halftime to keep the Demon Deacons off the board.
The Wolfpack continued to push offensively late in regulation, but neither side could find a breakthrough, sending the match into overtime.
NC State wasted little time in the extra period. Just 52 seconds into overtime, Russell Berko found Austin Bush, who buried the game-winning goal to give the Wolfpack the 1-0 victory.
Lamphere finished with three saves to earn the shutout, while NC State outshot Wake Forest 13-8 and held a 6-3 advantage in shots on target.
UP NEXT
The Wolfpack will match up against 7-seed/No. 17 North Carolina in the ACC Tournament Semifinals Thursday night. Kickoff is set for 5:30 pm at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C.
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Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Austin Bush (3)
Assisted By: Russell Berko
GOAL by NCSU Bush, Austin Assist by Berko, Russell.
90:52
