UNC women's soccer defeats UCLA; will play in NCAA final

Posted Dec 6, 2008
North Carolina defeated UCLA 1-0 in the semifinals of the NCAA Women's College Cup on Thursday night at WakeMed Soccer Park. UNC senior midfielder Yael Averbuch scored on a penalty kick in the 41st minute and the No. 4-ranked Tar Heels held on in the second half. The Heels will now face top-ranked Notre Dame in the championship final on Sunday at 2 p.m. (Raleigh News & Observer)

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