Gamecocks To Host Second-Seeded North Carolina In Elite Eight Friday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID)– No. 1 seed South Carolina women’s soccer will host second-seeded North Carolina in the Elite Eight on Fri., Nov. 25, at Stone Stadium. The match, which kicks off at 6 p.m. ET, features a top-10 battle between the third-ranked Gamecocks (21-1-1) and sixth-ranked Tar Heels (16-3-4).
South Carolina topped fourth-seeded and No. 4 ranked BYU 1-0 Saturday night behind a second-half penalty kick from senior captain Chelsea Drennan to reach the Elite Eight for the second time in the last three years. The Gamecocks have yet to concede a goal in the NCAA postseason, outscoring opponents 9-0 throughout the first three rounds.
North Carolina moved past third-seeded Clemson 1-0 Sunday afternoon to advance to the NCAA Quarterfinals for the second time in the last four years. The Tar Heels opened the NCAA Tournament with a 3-0 win over Liberty before downing Kansas 2-0 in the second round.
Friday will mark the fourth all-time meeting between the Gamecocks and Tar Heels and the second time the two have met in the NCAA Tournament. South Carolina, which is 2-1 against the Tar Heels, defeated North Carolina 1-0 in the Sweet 16 in 2014 to reach the Elite Eight for the first time in program history.
Tickets (cash only) for Friday’s contest are $8 for adults and $5 for students and children (17 and under). Fans can call the ticket office at 1-800-4SC-FANS, and tickets will be available for purchase on the day of the match. Check back on GamecocksOnline.com later this week for a full preview of the game.
