NC State, Maryland to face off in Duke’s Mayo Bowl in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – For the primary time since 2017, the North Carolina State soccer crew will play in Charlotte when it faces off with Maryland within the Duke’s Mayo Bowl later this month.

The sport, which incorporates a pair of former convention rivals, pits the Wolfpack and Terrapins for what would be the 71st assembly between the 2 applications – their first since Maryland left the ACC on the conclusion of the 2013 season.

“We’re thrilled to welcome these two groups and their followers to Charlotte,” Danny Morrison, government director of the Charlotte Sports activities Basis, mentioned. “It’s our purpose to be probably the most fan and participant pleasant bowl recreation and we sit up for having a recreation and bowl week that might be a celebration of the Terps, Wolfpack and mayonnaise.”

Maryland completed the common season with a file of 7-5, whereas NC State completed at 8-4.

This month’s matchup would be the first between the colleges in a postseason soccer recreation, and marks the Wolfpack’s first look in Charlotte since 2017.

“We’re trying ahead to internet hosting Maryland and NC State in Charlotte for this 12 months’s Duke’s Mayo Bowl after nice seasons by each groups,” Joe Tuza, president of Duke’s Mayo, mentioned. “We love bringing our followers collectively by certainly one of our favourite southern traditions – faculty soccer. Along with what we all know might be some nice soccer, we’ll be creating memorable experiences for the groups, devoted followers, and the town of Charlotte, in addition to anybody tuning in from house.”

The Terrapins come into the sport using the power of their offense, led by Taulia Tagovailoa, the youthful brother of Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

NC State hangs its hat on its protection, which is likely one of the finest and most skilled within the nation.

The sport might be televised on ESPN on Dec. 30 at midday.

Tickets are on sale now and may be bought right here.

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