CARY, N.C. – No. 2 North Carolina's run to its 23rd National Championship ended on Thursday night in the NCAA tournament semifinal against No. 11 Santa Clara (10-1-0), as the Tar Heels (18-2-0) fell 3-1 to the West Coast Conference champions at WakeMed Soccer Park.
The Tar Heels took two quick shots to open the contest in the first two minutes, but Maycee Bell's shot went left and Brianna Pinto's attempt was blocked. Pinto's shot came on a free kick just outside the 18 which was blocked by the Bronco's wall.