Carolina's Two Late Goals Push Tar Heels Past No. 13 Aggies

Posted Sep 12, 2009
Senior midfielder Nikki Washington and junior forward Jessica McDonald scored goals in the final nine minutes of action and top-ranked North Carolina's defense posted its fifth straight shutout as the Tar Heels beat No. 13 Texas A&M 2-0 Saturday afternoon in women's soccer action before a crowd of 1,846 at Fetzer Field. Carolina remains unbeaten with the victory, improving to 6-0 on the campaign while Texas A&M fell to 3-3. (Tar Heel Blue)

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