Sunday, August 24
Chapel Hill, NC
11 a.m.
Rice University
2-1-0, 0-0-0
0
at
4
No. 12 North Carolina
2-2-0, 0-0-0
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2
F
Rice
0
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North Carolina
2
2
4
Owls Fall to No. 12 UNC in Chapel Hill
8/24/2025 1:14:00 PM | Women's Soccer
CHAPEL HILL – The Rice soccer team dropped a road contest against the defending national champion, falling 4-0 to No. 12 North Carolina Sunday afternoon at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill, N.C. The Owls are handed their first loss of the season, falling to 2-1, while UNC moves to 2-2.
How It Happened
The Tar Hells went on the offensive right out the gate, rattling off several shots in the opening minutes before scoring the game's first goal just shy of the 10-minute mark. Rice's defensive fended off several more attempts, but once again, UNC broke through with nine minutes left in the half to double the lead. Allie Love looked to get the Owls on the board, but her shot sailed high as the two went into the half with UNC up 2-0.
The offensive production for North Carolina continued in the second half, tacking on two more goals to take a 4-0 lead. Eileen Albers and Jadyn Jaeger had the final chances for the Owls, but two great defensive stops by UNC kept Rice off the board.
Scoring Summary
09:57 – UNC – Goal by Olivia Thomas
36:05 – UNC – Goal by UNC (TEAM)
63:33 – UNC – Goal by Linda Ullmark
74:53 – UNC - Goal by Eres Freifeld
Quick Hits
UNC out-shot Rice 23-3 and 6-1 in shots on goal.
The Tar Heels had a 3-1 corner kick advantage.
Kirsten Ruf recorded two saves in goal.
Kenzie Solomon added another save.
Up Next
Rice returns to Holloway Field to take on Oklahoma State Thursday night.
How It Happened
The Tar Hells went on the offensive right out the gate, rattling off several shots in the opening minutes before scoring the game's first goal just shy of the 10-minute mark. Rice's defensive fended off several more attempts, but once again, UNC broke through with nine minutes left in the half to double the lead. Allie Love looked to get the Owls on the board, but her shot sailed high as the two went into the half with UNC up 2-0.
The offensive production for North Carolina continued in the second half, tacking on two more goals to take a 4-0 lead. Eileen Albers and Jadyn Jaeger had the final chances for the Owls, but two great defensive stops by UNC kept Rice off the board.
Scoring Summary
09:57 – UNC – Goal by Olivia Thomas
36:05 – UNC – Goal by UNC (TEAM)
63:33 – UNC – Goal by Linda Ullmark
74:53 – UNC - Goal by Eres Freifeld
Quick Hits
UNC out-shot Rice 23-3 and 6-1 in shots on goal.
The Tar Heels had a 3-1 corner kick advantage.
Kirsten Ruf recorded two saves in goal.
Kenzie Solomon added another save.
Up Next
Rice returns to Holloway Field to take on Oklahoma State Thursday night.
Team Stats
RI
UNC
Goals
0
4
Shots
3
23
Shots on Goal
1
6
Saves
3
1
Corners
1
3
Fouls
9
6
Scoring Plays
Olivia Thomas (2)
GOAL by UNC Thomas, Olivia.
09:57
0
GOAL by UNC TEAM.
36:05
Linda Ullmark (2)
Assisted By: Kate Faasse
GOAL by UNC Ullmark, Linda Assist by Faasse, Kate.
63:33
Eres Freifeld (2)
GOAL by UNC Freifeld, Eres.
74:53
Game Leaders
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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