NC State Beats Cal 2-1 in Women's Soccer Senior Day

NC State Edges Cal Women's Soccer 2-1 on Senior Day in Berkeley

Cal women's soccer lost 2-1 to NC State at Edwards Stadium on Senior Day. Soleil Dimry tied the game on a penalty kick early in the second half, but Daisy Duda scored the winner five minutes later. It was NC State's first win over Cal since 1989 and its first in Berkeley.

By the Bay Area Brief staff · Edited by Seamus McKenna · November 1, 2026 · 3 min read

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Cal women's soccer fell 2-1 to NC State at Edwards Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 1, on a Senior Day that honored nine Golden Bears.

The goals

NC State went ahead just before halftime when Carly Montgomery scored, assisted by Mazziotto. Cal timed the goal in the 42nd minute and NC State in the 43rd. Soleil Dimry tied it 1-1 on a penalty kick in the 50th minute. Daisy Duda put the Wolfpack back in front in the 55th, and NC State held on.

Senior Day and history

Cal honored seniors Savig, Doherty, McMahon, Dimry, Banuelos, Vranesh, Ocampo, Hils and Warta before the match. NC State said it was the program's first win over Cal since 1989 and its first in Berkeley. The win gave NC State 11 regular-season victories, its first double-digit total since 2017, and finished its regular season.

What is next

Cal plays at Syracuse on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 4 p.m. PT on ACC Network Extra. The NCAA tournament selection show is Nov. 16.

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NC State Edges Cal Women's Soccer 2-1 on Senior Day in Berkeley

The goals

Senior Day and history

What is next

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