Bobcats Set for Matchup at No. 8 UNC

Game #2: Quinnipiac (0-0-1) at North Carolina (1-0-0)
Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026 | 1:00 PM
Chapel Hill, NC | Dorrance Field at Play2Dream Legacy Stadium
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – For the first time in program history, the Quinnipiac women's soccer team will travel to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels on Sunday, August 16^th. Kickoff from Dorrance Field at Play2Dream Legacy Stadium is slated for 1 PM and can be seen on ACCNX.

Quinnipiac is coming off a 2-2 draw at Holy Cross in the season opener, while the UNC Tar Heels defeated the Fairfield Stags, 4-0, on Thursday night in Chapel Hill.

SCOUTING THE TAR HEELS

The UNC Tar Heels will enter Sunday's contest with a 1-0-0 overall record after defeating the Fairfield Stags 4-0 in their season opener. Hope Munson and Bella Devey each netted two goals in the win.
Last year, the Tar Heels had their season come to an end in the NCAA Tournament, falling to the TCU Horned Frogs in penalty kicks, 4-3. UNC got on the board first in the 82^nd minute, but TCU equalized with just six seconds left in regulation, pushing the game to extra time.
North Carolina was picked to finish fifth in the ACC Women's Soccer Preseason Coaches' Poll with 207 total points and one first-place vote. Sophomore forward Bella Devey was the lone Tar Heel nominated to the Preseason All-ACC squad.
UNC brought in the nation's top recruiting class, highlighted by five of the top 25 ranked recruits: Scottie Antonucci – 7, Sealey Strawn – 8, Cali O'Neill – 11, Deus Stanislaus – 14, and Amari Manning – 21.
Along with the top recruiting class, the Tar Heels brought in the No. 4-ranked transfer class in the country.

HISTORY AGAINST UNC

Sunday's matchup between the Bobcats and Tar Heels marks the first time the two teams are facing off in program history.
The last time the Bobcats faced an ACC school was last season, tying with the Syracuse Orange in Hamden, 1-1, back on August 28^th, 2025.

LAST TIME OUT

The Quinnipiac Bobcats opened the season on Wednesday, August 12^th, with a 2-2 draw against the Holy Cross Crusaders.
Klara Bengtsson and Morgan Cupo netted goals for the Bobcats in the first half, but two goals from the Crusaders in the second half forced the tie.
Olivia Jarvis made two saves in goal, backstopping QU to a tie in the season opener.

PRESEASON HONORS

The Quinnipiac women's soccer team was selected third in the Metro Preseason Coaches' Poll, as announced by the league office on Thursday, August 6^th.
The Bobcats received 146 total points with one first-place vote. Fairfield was picked to finish first with 164 total points and nine first-place votes, and Sacred Heart was picked second with 151 points and three first-place votes.
Morgan Cupo and Corey Anderson were voted to the Preseason All-Metro Team.

'25 SEASON RECAP

The Bobcats finished last season with an 8-3-6 overall record and an 8-0-4 conference mark.
As the two seed, the Bobcats matched up with the Canisius Golden Griffins in Hamden, and Canisius advanced with a victory in penalty kicks.

HOME COOKING

Quinnipiac posted a 5-0-2 record at the Quinnipiac Soccer & Lacrosse Stadium last season.
The Bobcats continue to defend their home turf, posting a 21-2-3 record over the last three seasons.
Quinnipiac's last regulation loss at home came against the Princeton Tigers back on September 17^th, 2023.

CONFERENCE DOMINANCE

Since 2021, the Bobcats hold a 43-6-5 record in conference play. During this stretch, Quinnipiac has hosted nine postseason tournament contests.
In conference tournament play since the 2021 season, Quinnipiac holds a 7-2-2 record.

HEAD COACH DAVE CLARKE

Head Coach Dave Clarke enters his 28^th season with the Bobcats in 2026. Clarke is 253-206-53 (.546) over his career as a collegiate head coach (2 seasons at New Haven before QU).
Clarke has firmly cemented himself as one of the premier college coaches in the NCAA's highest division. He effectively etched his signature on Quinnipiac soccer by becoming not only the winningest coach in its history but also leading his team to an NCAA Tournament berth in 2000 and a regular-season championship in 2001.
The Bobcats then won their second consecutive MAAC Championship in 2023, marking their second MAAC Title in program history.

WHO'S BACK?

The Bobcats return three of their top five-point scorers from last season, highlighted by Morgan Cupo and Corey Anderson.
Quinnipiac returns 14 players who played in at least ten contests last season, with seven of them starting more than ten games.

NEW FACES IN HAMDEN

The Bobcats welcome five newcomers to Hamden before the start of the 2026 season.
Quinnipiac brought in Tindra Biedermann (Arizona Western College), Chiara Peiter (Johannes Gutenberg Universität), and Skye Cuscuna (UMass) as transfers.
Coach Clarke brought in two first-years for the upcoming season: Beatrice Plouffe (Repentigny, Quebec, Canada) and Tatum O'Brien (Attleboro, Mass.)

THE '26 SCHEDULE

The Bobcats will play 16 regular-season games, hosting seven contests at the QU Soccer Stadium in Hamden.
Quinnipiac's slate features four non-conference matchups, with three on the road (Holy Cross, North Carolina, UAlbany) and one in Hamden (Yale).
QU kicks off Metro play on September 5^th as they host the Niagara Purple Eagles with a 12 PM kickoff.
Quinnipiac will wrap up the regular season on Wednesday, November 4^th, on the road at Saint Peter's.

To stay up to date with Quinnipiac Women's Soccer news, follow the Bobcats on Twitter/Instagram @QU_WSOC or visit www.gobobcats.com/wsoc.

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Players Mentioned

Corey Anderson

Klara Bengtsson

Tindra Biedermann

Morgan Cupo

Skye Cuscuna

Olivia Jarvis

Tatum O'Brien

Beatrice Plouffe

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Event: Women's Soccer at North Carolina on Aug 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Upcoming Event: Women's Soccer versus Yale on Aug 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Upcoming Event: Women's Soccer at UAlbany on Aug 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Upcoming Event: Women's Soccer versus Niagara on Sep 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Results

Completed Event: Women's Soccer at Holy Cross on August 12, 2026 , Tie , 2, to, 2

Completed Event: Women's Soccer versus #3 Canisius on November 6, 2025 , Tie , 1, to, 1 , (CAN Advances in PKs, 4-3)

Completed Event: Women's Soccer versus Manhattan on October 29, 2025 , Win , 2, to, 0

Completed Event: Women's Soccer at Iona on October 25, 2025 , Win , 2, to, 0