Yael Averbuch's Big Week Includes Academic Honors, Soccer Record

Posted Nov 21, 2008
Yael Averbuch will be making a record-setting appearance when the Carolina women's soccer team faces Illinois on Saturday. Averbuch will be starting her 102nd consecutive game for when the Tar Heels in the third round of the NCAA Women's College Cup. That will break the school record held by Cindy Parlow, Tiffany Roberts and Danielle Borgman. But, that won't even be the highlight of Averbuch's week. (Tar Heel Blue)

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