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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – In an exhilarating Friday of soccer, Duke, North Carolina, Notre Dame, Stanford, Virginia Tech, and Wake Forest all secured their spots in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Championship. The strong performance of these teams highlights the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), which now boasts the second-largest number of teams remaining in the tournament.
The ACC’s overall record of 15 wins, 1 loss, and 2 draws in the NCAA Tournament reflects an impressive winning percentage of .889, the highest among all conferences this year. This statistic underscores the ACC’s dominance and prowess in women’s soccer.
Top-seeded Duke capitalized on its advantage, delivering a commendable 3-0 victory against eighth-seeded Texas Tech. Meanwhile, second-seeded North Carolina eked out a narrow 1-0 triumph over Santa Clara thanks to a late strike from Tessa Dellarose. Similarly, Wake Forest, also a second seed, showcased their determination by defeating Colorado with a final score of 3-1.
Third-seeded Stanford benefited from a crucial late goal, as Allie Montoya netted her second of the match, sealing a dramatic 2-1 success over UConn. Fourth-seeded Notre Dame asserted its early dominance against No. 5 seed Kentucky, finishing with a confident 3-1 win. In a surprising turn, seventh-seeded Virginia Tech clinched an upset victory over second-seeded UCLA, ending the match with a 2-1 scoreline.
Advancing into the third round, three of the ACC teams will retain home-field advantage. Duke is set to host fifth-seeded Michigan State, while North Carolina will compete against sixth-seeded Minnesota and Wake Forest will take on third-seeded Ohio State. In a neutral site clash in Los Angeles, the Hokies will face off against third-seeded Iowa, with Stanford traveling to battle second-seeded Arkansas, and Notre Dame heading to Mississippi State, the top seed.
Mark your calendars for the upcoming matches in the third round, scheduled for Sunday, November 24, followed by the quarterfinals slated for November 29 or 30. All rounds leading up to the Women’s College Cup will be available for viewing on ESPN+.
The highly-anticipated 43rd annual NCAA Women’s College Cup is set to unfold on December 6 and 9 at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina. North Carolina and the city of Cary proudly serve as the hosts for this prestigious event. The first national semifinal is scheduled to kick off at 5 p.m. ET on Friday, December 6, and will be broadcast live on ESPNU. The second semifinal is expected to follow at approximately 7:30 p.m. ET, also on ESPNU. Finally, the national championship match is set to commence at 5 p.m. ET on Monday, December 9, bringing together the top teams in a thrilling finale, which will likewise be broadcast live on ESPNU.
NCAA Tournament – First Round
Friday, November 15
at #1 Florida State 8, Samford 0
at #1 Duke 8, Howard 0
at #2 North Carolina 8, USC Upstate 0
at #2 Wake Forest 4, Morehead State 0
at #3 Stanford 5, UC Santa Barbara 0
at #4 Notre Dame 5, Milwaukee 1
at #4 Virginia 2, Princeton 1
at #7 Virginia Tech 2, Tennessee 1
NCAA Tournament – Second Round
Friday, November 22
#4 Notre Dame 3, #5 Kentucky 1
Starkville, Miss.
#3 Stanford 2, UConn 1
Fayetteville, Ark.
at #2 North Carolina 1, Santa Clara 0
at #2 Wake Forest 3, Colorado 1
at #1 Duke 3, #8 Texas Tech 0
#7 Virginia Tech 2, at #2 UCLA 1
at #2 Arkansas 1, California 0
vs. #5 Wisconsin 0, #4 Virginia 0 (Wisconsin advances 4-2 in penalties)
Los Angeles, Calif.
#8 Vanderbilt 3, at #1 Florida State 3 (Vanderbilt advances 4-3 in penalties)
NCAA Tournament – Third Round (All times ET)
Sunday, November 24
#3 Ohio State at #2 Wake Forest | 2 p.m. | ESPN+
#6 Minnesota at #2 North Carolina | 5 p.m. | ESPN+
#5 Michigan State at #1 Duke | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
#4 Notre Dame at #1 Mississippi State | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
#3 Stanford at #2 Arkansas | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
#7 Virginia Tech vs. #3 Iowa | 9 p.m. | ESPN+
Los Angeles, Calif.
Rankings based off NCAA Tournament seeding
How do you think the home field advantage will impact the performance of teams like Duke and North Carolina in their upcoming matchups?
**Interview with Sally Thompson, Soccer Analyst and Enthusiast**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Sally! The recent NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship matchups have generated a lot of excitement. What are your thoughts on the performance of the ACC teams that have advanced to the second round?
**Sally Thompson:** Absolutely, it’s been an incredible showcase of talent! The ACC’s success, with six teams moving on, really highlights their dominance in women’s soccer this year. Their overall record of 15 wins, 1 loss, and 2 draws—an impressive .889 winning percentage—stands testament to the quality of competition within the conference [[1](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/college/news/ncaa-womens-soccer-tournament-schedule-2024-channels-times-live/7d2a1be3125126862ee9e006)].
**Interviewer:** Indeed, it’s impressive! Can you tell us more about the standout performances from teams like Duke and North Carolina?
**Sally Thompson:** Of course! Duke, coming in as the top seed, delivered a convincing 3-0 win against Texas Tech, showing their power on the pitch. North Carolina’s narrow victory over Santa Clara was thrilling, with Tessa Dellarose’s late goal securing the win. It was a fantastic team effort that really exemplified their resilience [[1](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/college/news/ncaa-womens-soccer-tournament-schedule-2024-channels-times-live/7d2a1be3125126862ee9e006)].
**Interviewer:** It seems that consistency has been a strong point for these teams. How do you see their matchups in the next round?
**Sally Thompson:** Three ACC teams, including Duke, will be playing at home, which is a significant advantage. Duke faces Michigan State, while North Carolina takes on Minnesota and Wake Forest challenges Ohio State. These home turf dynamics can sometimes spur teams to elevate their game, much to the excitement of the fans [[1](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/college/news/ncaa-womens-soccer-tournament-schedule-2024-channels-times-live/7d2a1be3125126862ee9e006)].
**Interviewer:** And what about the upcoming Women’s College Cup? What should fans look forward to?
**Sally Thompson:** The 43rd annual NCAA Women’s College Cup, hosted in Cary, North Carolina, will take place on December 6 and 9. Expect high-caliber matches with the semifinals being aired live on ESPNU. This prestigious event draws in the best teams, and given the ACC’s performance so far, it’s poised to be an exciting conclusion to the tournament [[1](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/college/news/ncaa-womens-soccer-tournament-schedule-2024-channels-times-live/7d2a1be3125126862ee9e006)].
**Interviewer:** Thanks for your insights, Sally! I’m sure many fans will be tuning in to see how the tournament unfolds.
**Sally Thompson:** Thank you for having me! I’m looking forward to some thrilling matches ahead!
