Michigan State women's soccer defeats North Carolina, 3-2, on the road

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Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Michigan State women's soccer defeats North Carolina, 3-2, on the road
Summary

On August 23, Michigan State women's soccer overcame North Carolina, 3-2, at Dorrance Field, achieving their first road victory this season. Senior Kennedy Bell scored two goals, leading the Spartans, who remain unbeaten at 3-0. The match featured an equalizer by UNC's Summer Denigan shortly after MSU's first goal. Bella Najera scored on a free kick, bringing the Spartans to a 3-1 lead before a penalty by UNC freshman Sealey Strawn narrowed the score. Michigan State will next host Eastern Michigan and No. 17 Colorado at home this week.

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  • Michigan State improves to 3-0 this season.
  • Kennedy Bell scores two goals for MSU.
  • North Carolina's first loss drops them to 3-1.
  • MSU will host Eastern Michigan on August 27.
  • Next, they face No. 17 Colorado on August 30.
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  • 11:58 AMYahoo SportsMSU women's soccer tops North Carolina on road in top-10 battle, 3-2
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Senior Kennedy Bell scores twice as Spartans stay unbeaten with win over Tar Heels

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