Being undefeated eight games into your season is an impressive feat, no matter what sport you play.
Such is the case for the UNC women’s soccer team, the NCAA’s all-time winningest program with 21 national championships.
On Sunday afternoon, the third-ranked Tar Heels battled to a 1-1 tie with 12-ranked Alabama. It appeared UNC might exit Tuscaloosa with its sixth victory, but a late Crimson Tide goal gave the Heels their third tie.
Carolina opened the scoring in half number two during the 58th minute, when 2022 goal leader Avery Patterson sprinted down the field and pushed a low shot past Alabama keeper Coralie Lallier. UNC generated several more shots on goal during the second half, including one after the Crimson Tide knotted things up in the 78th minute.
The Tar Heels enjoyed an 18-11 shot advantage, including a 7-3 mark on goal, in their final non-conference clash. They return to Dorrance Field on Friday afternoon at 3:30 p.m., when they host a Virginia Tech team coming off an NCAA tournament appearance of its own.
UNC isn’t looking to just make another postseason appearance this year – it’s looking to win its 22nd title, especially after coming within 10 minutes of winning it last year.
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