RALEIGH, N.C.— Elon University women's soccer dropped a 1-0 decision to NC State on Sunday, Sept. 5.  
 
"I'm really proud of the character shown by the players," said head coach Neil Payne. "Despite us giving up some possession, we hit the crossbar. We hit the post. We had a couple chances. A game like tonight really gets us ready for conference play in a few weeks."
 
THE RUNDOWN
-Although both teams took a combined 15 shots in the first half, neither one was able to score.
-NC State nearly found the back of the net as time expired. However, the goal was waived as time ran out before the shot was taken, keeping the match scoreless heading into intermission.
-In the 59^th minute, the Wolfpack got on the board to take the 1-0 lead.
-Elon's final opportunity to score came when Kelly Degnan took a shot on goal in the 83^rd minute, but it was saved by the goalkeeper.      

NOTES
-In goal, McKenna Dalfonso (2-3) finished the night with a season-high five saves and career-high 22 shots faced.
-Five Elon players recorded a shot, Degnan, Sarah Bevington, Carson Jones, Kennedy Jones, and Samantha Dominguez.
-With the loss, Elon falls to 2-3 on the season.  
 
UP NEXT
Elon returns home to face Gardner-Webb at Rudd Field on Thursday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m.