No. 23 North Carolina Women's Soccer Defeats Syracuse 4-2 in Season Finale

The Syracuse women's soccer team ended their 2025 season with a 4-2 loss to No. 23 North Carolina, finishing with a 5-9-4 record overall and 1-8-1 in ACC play. North Carolina dominated much of the game, scoring four goals in the first half, led by Olivia Thomas and Linda Ullmark, while Syracuse fought back with goals from seniors Ashley Rauch and Mia Klammer, the latter matching the highest single-season goal total for Syracuse since 2014. Goalkeeper Shea Vanderbosch closed her collegiate career as Syracuse's all-time leader in saves with 380. In men's soccer, Syracuse secured a 1-0 victory over No. 22 North Carolina on Senior Day, with freshman Landon Darko scoring his first career goal and goalkeeper Tomas Hut making eight crucial saves. The men's win was a morale booster heading into their final regular-season game against No. 3 NC State. Meanwhile, both Syracuse and North Carolina football teams struggled in recent games, highlighting challenges in key areas such as third-down conversions and turnover margins, as they prepare for upcoming matchups.