MATTHEWS, N.C. – Rachael Dorwart guided No. 2 North Carolina (16-1-0) over Denver (17-3-1) in the second round of the NCAA tournament with an assist and a second-half goal.
A 41-minute goal from Abby Allen highlighted the first half of play between the Tar Heels and the Pioneers. After much back-and-forth action, Paige Tolentino served the ball into the box on a free kick and after hitting off Dorwart's head, Allen finished for her third goal of the season.
The beginning of the match featured both sides pressing, but neither squad could capitalize on an opportunity.