Final Score: NC State 4, College of Charleston 2
Location: Raleigh, N.C.
Records: Charleston (0-0-0) CAA (0-0-0), NC State (0-0-0) ACC (0-0-0)
The Short Story: The Cougars were defeated by NC State in last exhibition match before season opener.
 
QUICK FACTS
• Freshmen Caitlyn Gonzalez and Grace Powell scored their first collegiate goals.
• Sophomore goalkeeper Lindsay Stravolo led the game with three saves on six shots faced.
• Senior forward Talia Colchico registered one assist
• Four different Cougars took a shot on goal
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• After conceding two goals in the first eight minutes, Gonzalez put CofC on the board when she received a Colchico cross and found the back of the net in the 10^th minute for her first collegiate goal
• Powell beat the Wolfpack keeper in the 85^th  minute for her first collegiate goal to cut the lead to 4-2
• In the 11^th minute, Colchico nearly leveled the score when she rocketed a ball on goal, but it was ultimately saved by the Wolfpack keeper
• Junior keeper Maggie Berlin saved an NC State shot in the 47^th minute to keep the score 2-1
• Junior forward Emma Kerns sent a shot at goal in the 85^th minute but it was saved by the NC State keeper
 
 
HEAD COACH CHRISTIAN MICHNER
"I was happy with our effort today against a very good NC State team. We were tested from the outset and our kids battled and never gave up through 90 minutes. We certainly had our hands full and defended more than we would have liked. I'm happy for Grace [Powell] and Caitlyn [Gonzalez] to get their first collegiate goals. We definitely had some positive moments with and without the ball. A lot to look forward to as we start preparing for our season opener next week."
 
WHAT'S NEXT
CofC will kick-off the regular season in a match against Stephen F. Austin on Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. in the Charleston Under Armour Invitational.