SU Edged By Wolfpack, 1-0
10/15/2026 8:06:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Syracuse (4-8-2, 1-7-0) junior goalkeeper Maya Naimoli helped the Orange stay close with five saves, but NC State (10-3-2, 3-3-2) used a long-distance goal from Antonella Mazziotto to win, 1-0, on Thursday night in Raleigh, N.C.
HOW THE MATCH WAS DECIDED
Each team had its chances, but NC State capatalized on an opportunity. Just over 10 minutes into the second half, Mana Nakata secured a steal and fed Mazziotto, who scored from 30 yards away. It was the only goal of the evening.
STEPHENS-MARTIN EARNS TOP ORANGE POSSIBILITY
Minutes after the NC State goal, the Orange went on the attack. Junior midfielder Gabby Wisbeck sent a perfect lead pass to junior Farrah Stephens-Martin, who broke in on the right side. She earned a clean look on goal that was saved by goalkeeper Amor Leigh Martin Esteban at 59:02.
NAIMOLIÂ STANDS TALL AGAIN
Naimoli, who entered the match as the ACC leader in saves, added to her total with five stops against the Wolfpack, including four after the halftime. Her first stop came 7:57 into the game. NC State's Erica Roberts advanced on the left side and got a left-footed drive off. Naimoli extended and deflected the attempt over the net with her right hand.
Naimoli thwarted a header by Alex Mohr that came 2:17 into the second half. With 9:45 remaining in the match, Naimoli turned away Nakata by punching a shot heading for the corner of the goal.
NOTABLE NUMBERS
Syracuse faces a second consecutive road test when it plays at Louisville on Friday, Oct. 23. The game will be streamed by ACC Network Extra.
HOW THE MATCH WAS DECIDED
Each team had its chances, but NC State capatalized on an opportunity. Just over 10 minutes into the second half, Mana Nakata secured a steal and fed Mazziotto, who scored from 30 yards away. It was the only goal of the evening.
STEPHENS-MARTIN EARNS TOP ORANGE POSSIBILITY
Minutes after the NC State goal, the Orange went on the attack. Junior midfielder Gabby Wisbeck sent a perfect lead pass to junior Farrah Stephens-Martin, who broke in on the right side. She earned a clean look on goal that was saved by goalkeeper Amor Leigh Martin Esteban at 59:02.
NAIMOLIÂ STANDS TALL AGAIN
Naimoli, who entered the match as the ACC leader in saves, added to her total with five stops against the Wolfpack, including four after the halftime. Her first stop came 7:57 into the game. NC State's Erica Roberts advanced on the left side and got a left-footed drive off. Naimoli extended and deflected the attempt over the net with her right hand.
Naimoli thwarted a header by Alex Mohr that came 2:17 into the second half. With 9:45 remaining in the match, Naimoli turned away Nakata by punching a shot heading for the corner of the goal.
NOTABLE NUMBERS
- NC State had a 21-5 edge on shots, including a 6-1 advantage on shots on goal.
- The Wolfpack had nine corners to Syracuse's eight.
- Seven SU players were on the field for all 90 minutes: senior Chloe Joseph;Â juniors Naimoli, Jasmine Nixon, Stephens-Martin, and Wisbeck;Â and sophomores Bree Bridges and Natalie Magnotta.
- Junior midfielder Anna Croyle made her 50th consecutive start for Syracuse.
Syracuse faces a second consecutive road test when it plays at Louisville on Friday, Oct. 23. The game will be streamed by ACC Network Extra.
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