The postseason run for the Minnesota soccer team has come to an end.
The sixth-seeded Gophers dropped a 3-0 decision to No. 2 North Carolina on Sunday in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament at Chapel Hill, N.C. They finished the season with a 14-5-3 record.
The loss marked the end of Elizabeth Overberg’s career. The former Ankeny Centennial star was a captain for the Gophers and a stalwart on the back line, playing every minute this season.
Despite the loss, Minnesota wrapped up an historic season. It was the program’s first appearance in the Sweet 16 in 14 years. Before 2024, the Gophers had not hosted an NCAA Tournament game since 2016 and had not received a bid since 2018.
North Carolina’s first goal came 17 minutes into the match. Maddie Dahlien and Kate Faasse assisted Linda Ullmark for the 1-0 lead.
After an even 27 minutes of play, the Tar Heels finished with a minute and a half on the clock. Aven Alvarez found Evelyn Shores who doubled their lead.
Halfway through the second half, Dahlien and Shores would create a play for Olivia Thomas to triple the lead for the win.