DURHAM, N.C. – No. 1 North Carolina capitalized on two first half goals and won at No. 7 Duke 2-0 on Sunday afternoon.
After a Duke own-goal, Izzy Brown scored to give the Tar Heels a 2-0 lead, an advantage that would not be compromised.
Duke got an early look in the third minute after a cross in the middle of the box, but Claudia Dickey made the point-blank stop to keep the contest scoreless.
The Blue Devils continued to apply pressure early, but 2019 ACC Freshman of the Year Maycee Bell displayed her defensive prowess and anchored the Tar Heels' back line early.