RALEIGH, North Carolina – Sophomore forward Leyah Hall-Robinson scored two goals, including the game-winning marker in overtime, to lead NC State to its second win in a row, a 2-1 pvertime victory over UNCW in non-conference women's soccer action at Dail Soccer Stadium on Wednesday evening.
The win elevated the Wolfpack's record to 2-0-0 on the young season while handing the Seahawks a loss in their season opener.
Hall-Robinson gave NC State the victory with 4:51 remaining in the first overtime period when she converted a pass from junior midfielder Toni Starova with a low shot to the far post.
UNCW took an early lead in the second minute when freshman midfielder
Madison Henry scored the first goal of her college career when she knocked in a rebound of a shot by freshman defender
Makaya Parham.
The Seahawks held the advantage until the 51st minute when Hall-Robinson took a pass from redshirt junior defender Lulu Guttenberger and scored her first goal of the season past goalkeeper
Blair Barefoot.
Redshirt sophomore
Anna Johnston made the first start of her career in goal for the Seahawks and made one save in the first half before Barefoot played the final 51 minutes.
Freshman goalkeeper Maria Echezarreta tallied two saves in the victory for NC State, which outshot the Seahawks by a 15-8 margin.
Game Notes:
- NC State leads the all-time series against UNCW by a 7-0-0 margin … Wednesday's game marked the first meeting between the in-state foes since Sept. 4, 2016.
- The Seahawks, who played their first game in 467 days, dropped to 13-13-1 all-time in season openers … They also lost a season-opening contest for the first time since 2017.
- UNCW opened its season with an overtime contest for the fourth time in program history … The Seahawks are now 1-2-1 in those contests.
- Henry and redshirt junior midfielder Morgan Nanni led UNCW with two shots apiece.
Up Next: The Seahawks continue their season-opening road swing next Sunday, Feb. 21, with a 2 p.m. game against Charlotte at Transamerica Field.
