In this most unusual season, it's nice that we get that old familiar matchup of A&M and North Carolina. The two sides face off tomorrow (Sunday, May 9) at noon (central) with a spot in the Final Four on the line.
UNC is Texas A&M's most frequent opponent outside of their old Big 12 foes. North Carolina leads the series against the Aggies 14-3. However, Texas A&M took the most recent contest in 2015 with a 1-0 win that moved them onto the Sweet Sixteen.
North Carolina is 17-1 on the season and is currently ranked #2 in the country. Their lone loss came to the #1 team, Florida State. They dropped the ACC Tournament Championship game against FSU 2-3. UNC advanced to the sweet sixteen after defeating Denver 2-0 then edging Washington 1-0.
The only shared opponent between UNC and A&M is Tennessee. The Aggies won at Tennessee 3-1 and North Carolina dominated them 7-0.
In total, UNC has outscored opponents 47-6 and has totaled 14 shutouts on the season. Scoring has been led by sophomore Brianna Pinto (#8). Pinto has a team high 13 goals and has 5 assists as well. Pinto is a MAC Hermann Trophy semifinalist
Junior Claudia Dickey has played every minute in goal for the Tar Heels this season. She's allowed 6 goals while totaling 40 saves. Dickey spent most of her first two seasons at UNC splitting halves in goal. She's gone all the way this year while earning ACC First Team honors.
The Tar Heels will be the fourth consecutive ranked team the Aggies play as they have reeled off an impressive streak of games. But in addition to their reputation and their impressive ranking, North Carolina comes into this game (and this tournament as a whole) with homefield advantage. No matter the season, North Carolina is always one of the teams you have your sights on. The winner of this match will get either Clemson or Santa Clara in the final four next week.
UNC is Texas A&M's most frequent opponent outside of their old Big 12 foes. North Carolina leads the series against the Aggies 14-3. However, Texas A&M took the most recent contest in 2015 with a 1-0 win that moved them onto the Sweet Sixteen.
North Carolina is 17-1 on the season and is currently ranked #2 in the country. Their lone loss came to the #1 team, Florida State. They dropped the ACC Tournament Championship game against FSU 2-3. UNC advanced to the sweet sixteen after defeating Denver 2-0 then edging Washington 1-0.
The only shared opponent between UNC and A&M is Tennessee. The Aggies won at Tennessee 3-1 and North Carolina dominated them 7-0.
In total, UNC has outscored opponents 47-6 and has totaled 14 shutouts on the season. Scoring has been led by sophomore Brianna Pinto (#8). Pinto has a team high 13 goals and has 5 assists as well. Pinto is a MAC Hermann Trophy semifinalist
Junior Claudia Dickey has played every minute in goal for the Tar Heels this season. She's allowed 6 goals while totaling 40 saves. Dickey spent most of her first two seasons at UNC splitting halves in goal. She's gone all the way this year while earning ACC First Team honors.
The Tar Heels will be the fourth consecutive ranked team the Aggies play as they have reeled off an impressive streak of games. But in addition to their reputation and their impressive ranking, North Carolina comes into this game (and this tournament as a whole) with homefield advantage. No matter the season, North Carolina is always one of the teams you have your sights on. The winner of this match will get either Clemson or Santa Clara in the final four next week.
