Hokie ClubRALEIGH, N.C. – No. 19 Virginia Tech battled to a 0-0 draw at NC State on Thursday night at Dail Soccer Field.
Tech earned its ninth shutout of the season with the tie.
How it Happened
The first half was a defensive battle between both sides. The best look of the opening frame for the Hokies came in the 28th minute when Taylor Price headed a cross from Sarah Rosenbaum, but the Wolfpack goalkeeper made a diving save.
Tech’s offense created momentum in the second half as the squad tallied six corner kicks. Natalie Mitchell had a stellar shot from just outside the 18-yard-box to take the lead in the 78th minute but missed just high.
The Hokies tallied back-to-back corner kicks in the 83rd minute but were unable to find the back of the net.
Tech has nine shutouts on the season and have held opponents to one or fewer goals in 13 of 16 games.
Game Notes
• Tech extended its unbeaten streak to five games (3-0-2).
• Tech recorded its ninth shutout of the season.
• Tech is currently fourth in the ACC standings with 17 points (5-1-2).
• The Hokies tallied more shots (8), shots on goal (4) and corner kicks (7) than the Wolfpack.
• Tech held NC State to just one shot on goal.
• Samantha DeGuzman and Natalie Mitchell led the team with two shots apiece.
• Annie DeHaan, Allie Lewis, Kylie Marschall, Emma Pelkowski and Eden Skyers played the entirety of the match.
• Lauren Hargrove recorded one save.
Up Next
No. 19 Virginia Tech (10-3-3, 5-1-2 ACC) faces off against No. 7 Notre Dame (10-1-4, 4-0-4 ACC) on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 1 p.m. in South Bend, Ind.