ACC Women’s Soccer Leads Nation With Record Victories, Multiple Ranked Teams

The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) women's soccer teams lead the nation with 42 non-conference wins and maintain the best winning percentage nationally, featuring eight teams ranked in the United Soccer Coaches Poll, including Stanford at No. 1 and Duke at No. 3. Wake Forest women's soccer has started strong with multiple shutouts and is preparing for the ACC/Big Ten Challenge with key matches against Iowa and Michigan. Additionally, Wake Forest's field hockey and football teams are also beginning their seasons, with high expectations placed on both programs and new coaching leadership. In a notable upset, Mississippi State soccer, led by first-year coach Nick Zimmerman, defeated No. 10 Wake Forest 2-1, handing the Deacons a rare loss after three consecutive shutout wins. The Mississippi State team demonstrated strong collective play and resilience, marking a significant win as they continue their season. Overall, ACC women's soccer continues to dominate early season play while Wake Forest's various sports programs show promising starts and face challenging upcoming contests.