Michigan State women's soccer defeats North Carolina, 3-2, on the road
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 11:58 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

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.
- •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.
- 11:58 AMYahoo Sports — MSU women's soccer tops North Carolina on road in top-10 battle, 3-2
"Senior Kennedy Bell scores twice as Spartans stay unbeaten with win over Tar Heels
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