CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – UNC overcame an early 1-0 deficit to defeat the Towson Tigers 3-1 in Friday's first round of the 2023 NCAA Women's Soccer Championship at Dorrance Field.
With the victory, third-seeded North Carolina advances to the second round to face sixth-seeded Alabama on Friday, Nov. 17, in Lubbock, Texas. The Tar Heels and Crimson Tide played to a 1-1 tie in Tuscalossa, Ala., earlier this season.
Following the win, the Tar Heels improved to 11-1-8 overall and advanced to the NCAA Second Round for the 41st time in program history. The Tigers, who earned their first-ever NCAA Tournament berth, conclude the season at 15-3-2.