The UNC women’s soccer team fell to the NC Courage 2-1 in an exhibition game at WakeMed Soccer Park on Saturday, March 6.

Isabel Cox (13) pressures a defender with the ball as UNC women's soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Isabel Cox (13) pressures a defender with the ball as UNC women’s soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Talia Dellaperuta (24) jumps over a defender to head the ball as UNC women's soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Talia Dellaperuta (24) jumps over a defender to head the ball as UNC women’s soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Brianna Pinto (8) celebrates after scoring a goal as UNC women's soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Brianna Pinto (8) celebrates after scoring a goal as UNC women’s soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Mary Elliott McCabe (5) dribbles downfield with the ball as UNC women's soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Mary Elliott McCabe (5) dribbles downfield with the ball as UNC women’s soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Alexis Strickland (12) gets a head on the ball as UNC women's soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Alexis Strickland (12) gets a head on the ball as UNC women’s soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Former Tar Heel star Jessica McDonald fends off pressure from Rachel Dowart (9) as UNC women's soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Former Tar Heel star Jessica McDonald fends off pressure from Rachel Dowart (9) as UNC women’s soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Rachel Jones (10) has the ball stolen away in the goal box as UNC women's soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Rachel Jones (10) has the ball stolen away in the goal box as UNC women’s soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sam Meza (1) fends off pressure while dribbling the ball as UNC women's soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sam Meza (1) fends off pressure while dribbling the ball as UNC women’s soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Isabel Cox (13) dribbles downfield with the ball as UNC women's soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Isabel Cox (13) dribbles downfield with the ball as UNC women’s soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Libby Moore (20) looks for an open pass as UNC women's soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Libby Moore (20) looks for an open pass as UNC women’s soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sam Meza (1) looks for an open pass as UNC women's soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sam Meza (1) looks for an open pass as UNC women’s soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Talia Dellaperuta (24) dribbles down the field with the ball as UNC women's soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Talia Dellaperuta (24) dribbles down the field with the ball as UNC women’s soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sam Meza (1) fends off pressure while dribbling the ball as UNC women's soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sam Meza (1) fends off pressure while dribbling the ball as UNC women’s soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Tori Hansen (22) runs toward a loose ball as UNC women's soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Tori Hansen (22) runs toward a loose ball as UNC women’s soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Claudia Dickey (0) punts the ball after a save as UNC women's soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Claudia Dickey (0) punts the ball after a save as UNC women’s soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Tori Hansen (22) gets a head on the ball as UNC women's soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Tori Hansen (22) gets a head on the ball as UNC women’s soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Maycee Bell (25) puts pressure on the attacker as UNC women's soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Maycee Bell (25) puts pressure on the attacker as UNC women’s soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Talia Dellaperuta (24) fights with an opposing attacker for the ball as UNC women's soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Talia Dellaperuta (24) fights with an opposing attacker for the ball as UNC women’s soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Ruby Grant (3) sees action in her first game with the Tar Heels as UNC women's soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Ruby Grant (3) sees action in her first game with the Tar Heels as UNC women’s soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Maycee Bell (25) gets a head on the ball during a free kick as UNC women's soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Maycee Bell (25) gets a head on the ball during a free kick as UNC women’s soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Riley Quinlan (33) defends an opposing attacker as UNC women's soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Riley Quinlan (33) defends an opposing attacker as UNC women’s soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Alexis Strickland (12) drops back on defense as UNC women's soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Alexis Strickland (12) drops back on defense as UNC women’s soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Both teams high-five after the game as UNC women's soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Both teams high-five after the game as UNC women’s soccer takes on the NC Courage in an exhibition game on Saturday, March 6. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
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