North Carolina Tar Heels Host UNCG-Men's Soccer

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Off to its best start since 1991, the second-ranked North Carolina (6-0-1) men's soccer team aims for its third straight win over a nationally-ranked opponent when it hosts No. 22 UNC Greensboro (5-2-0) Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Fetzer Field. The unbeaten Tar Heels are coming off wins over No. 22 Old Dominion and No. 17 Clemson.

Carolina hopes to rebound from last season's 1-0 loss to the Spartans, who were ranked No. 2 at the time of the teams' last meeting. The Tar Heels own a 7-3-1 lead in the all-time series and have won two of the last three with the Spartans.

This season, UNC has six wins in its first seven outings, including two victories over teams that beat them in 2004 - VCU and ODU. Freshman midfielder Scott Campbell, who netted the game-winner against Clemson, leads the team with nine points on three goals and three assists. Junior forward Corey Ashe leads the squad with four goals.

The stout Carolina defense has allowed just three goals and has posted five shutouts in seven games. Senior goalkeeper Ford Williams owns a 0.42 goals against average and has made six saves in each of the last two wins.

UNC Greensboro has won three straight after a 2-0 loss at No. 3 UConn Sept. 11. Last time out the Spartans toppled William & Mary, 4-3, Sept. 24. Junior forward Randi Patterson leads the team with 18 points on eight goals and two assists, while junior midfielder Scott Jones has a team-high six assists.

Senior goalkeeper Jay Benfield has gone the distance in goal this season and sports a 1.25 GAA. The Spartans have outscored their opponents, 17-9, this season.

Following Tuesday's meeting with the Spartans, Carolina's tough stretch continues when it travels to Virginia for a 7 p.m. meeting Saturday.