University of Illinois
2-1-0, 0-0-0
North Carolina
3-0-0, 0-0-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Illinois | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Illini Fall to #2 North Carolina
August 26, 2021 | Soccer
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Fighting Illini soccer team fell to #2 North Carolina 1-5 Thursday night in the home opener and grand opening of Demirjian Park.
Redshirt senior Hope Breslin scored the lone Illini goal four minutes into the game. After the UNC goalkeeper sent a pass toward midfield deep in her box, Breslin stole the pass and lofted a shot above the Tar Heel keeper, finding the back of the net to put the Illini up 1-0 early.
North Carolina then scored five unanswered goals (three in the first, two in the second) to leave Urbana with the victory.
Illinois celebrated the grand opening of Demirjian Park with a pregame ceremony honoring the Demirjian family. Over 25 Illinois soccer alumni were also in attendance and were honored at halftime of the match.
The Orange and Blue set their sights on Butler to celebrate Senior Day. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 PM CT on Sunday, Aug. 29, and will broadcast on B1G+.
Team Stats
Hope Breslin (5)
GOAL by ILL Breslin, Hope.
03:13
Emily Murphy (2)
Assisted By: Libby Moore
GOAL by UNC Murphy, Emily Assist by Moore, Libby.
04:21
Maycee Bell (1)
Assisted By: Avery Patterson
GOAL by UNC Bell, Maycee Assist by Patterson, Avery.
27:43
Rachael Dorwart (1)
Assisted By: Paige Tolentino
GOAL by UNC Dorwart, Rachael Assist by Tolentino, Paige.
35:14
Emily Colton (2)
Assisted By: Emily Murphy
GOAL by UNC Colton, Emily Assist by Murphy, Emily.
46:37
Emily Colton (2)
Assisted By: Emily Murphy
GOAL by UNC Colton, Emily Assist by Murphy, Emily.
52:49
