As graduate midfielder Peyton Marcisz’s shot hit the back of the net in the 20th minute, Marcisz further pushed the momentum of the match in the favor of Arizona State and showed the impact the seniors have on their squad.
In the 34th minute, a foul on Arizona State freshman defender Gator Demark that awarded a penalty kick to North Carolina was under review, and fans on both sides held their breath.
Arizona State soccer hadn’t won a match against an SEC team at home since 2014, and head coach Graham Winkworth’s squad felt the pressure to change that Thursday night.
After sweeping its third matchup of the Sparky Invitational Saturday morning, No. 12 Arizona State Beach Volleyball carried that winning energy into their midday game against No. 15 Stetson.
Under the radiating Arizona sun, Arizona State senior Ava Kirunchyk delivered a service ace to Colorado Mesa, keeping the momentum in favor of the Sun Devils.
