Courtney Jones' Late Goal Lifts Tar Heels Past Aggies

Posted Aug 30, 2008
No. 2 North Carolina saw a two-goal lead disappear in the second half but a score by freshman forward Courtney Jones in the 83rd minute proved to be the game-winner for the Tar Heels as they defeated No. 13 Texas A&M 3-2 Friday night before a crowd of 5,642 at the Aggie Soccer Complex. The Tar Heels improved to 2-0 on the season while the host Aggies fell to 2-1. (Tar Heel Blue)

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