Carolina Wins First Road Game Of Season At Oregon, 14-9
March 12, 2008
EUGENE, Ore. - No. 7 North Carolina dominated the second half and ended Oregon's six-game winning streak with a 14-9 win over No. 18 Oregon on Tuesday night at Pape' Field. The Tar Heels improve to 6-1 on the year. At 6-2 on the season, Oregon is still off to its best start in program history. The Ducks had an 8-7 edge at the half, led by two goals from both junior Ilsa van den Berg and freshmen Alex Breiner. North Carolina ended the game by scoring the last six goals of the contest. Julia Ryan and Corey Donohoe led the Tar Heels with four goals and two assists apiece. Megan Bosica scored twice with one assist. A goalkeeper change also helped North Carolina in the second half. Amanda Barnes started the game, allowing eight goals in the first period. Logan Ripley replaced Barnes in goal after the half, and North Carolina allowed only one goal after that. North Carolina now holds a 3-0 series lead over the Ducks.
|
