Dixon's Header Sends No. 12 Tar Heel Soccer Past UNC Asheville

Posted Oct 1, 2008
Freshman forward Alex Dixon headed home the game-winner in the 68th minute, and senior forward Eddie Ababio notched two assists to lead No. 12 North Carolina past UNC Asheville, 2-1, Tuesday at Fetzer Field. Sophomore midfielder Cameron Brown also scored as the Tar Heels (8-1-1) surpassed their victory total from last season in just their 10th match of 2008. (Tar Heel Blue)

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