At the end of the first half, North Carolina leads Missouri 2-0. UNC set the pace at the start of the match with accurate passes and showcased its speed up and down the field.
Kealia Ohai had an early goal repealed by an offsides call but netted the Tar Heels’ first legitimate goal later in the half.
Freshman Elizabeth Burchenal scored her first career goal in the 21st minute of play off an assist from Kelly McFarlane.
UNC leads in shots 18-6 at halftime. The Tar Heels have had more shots in the first half of play with Missouri than they did in their entire match against Stanford on Friday.
UNC has controlled the midfield and has left the Tigers little room for error.
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