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Men's Soccer Starts Opening Road Weekend With 2-2 Draw Against No. 6 North Carolina

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- The Creighton men's soccer team opened the Johnny Torres era and its 2019 regular season with a 2-2 double overtime draw against No. 6 North Carolina on Friday night during the Carolina Nike Classic at UNC's new on-campus stadium.

Both the Bluejays and Tar Heels moved their season records to 0-0-1.

Yudai Tashiro opened the scoring during the 18th minute. Tashiro lined up a free kick from about 25 yards in front of the goal and promptly launched the ball into the top left corner of the net and gave Creighton a 1-0 lead.