The Elon women's soccer team fell to NC State 2-1 in a closely contested match on Sunday night. The Wolfpack jumped to an early lead with a goal in the fourth minute. After trailing 2-0, Elon responded with a goal from Jessica Hill in the 77th minute, which was initially ruled out but allowed after video review. The Phoenix made a strong effort in the second half, generating several scoring opportunities, but ultimately came up short.

By the Numbers
  • NC State outshot Elon 22-8, with 7 shots on goal compared to Elon's 5.
  • Jessica Hill's goal marked the first of her career in 42 appearances.
  • Naomi Person achieved a career-best with 5 saves in goal.
State of Play
  • NC State maintains an undefeated record at 4-0 after this match.
  • This was the first time Elon scored at NC State since 2008.
What's Next

Elon will continue its road trip with a match against Davidson on Thursday at 7 p.m. Continued improvement in scoring will be essential for their upcoming games.

Bottom Line

Despite the loss, Elon's performance highlighted their potential as they seek to build momentum in future matches, emphasizing the importance of capitalizing on scoring opportunities.