North Carolina’s men’s soccer squad kicked off its 2025 campaign on October 31, facing No. 5 Georgetown in a highly anticipated matchup that ended without a winner.
A tightly contested opener
Senior forward Joschi Schelb opened the scoring in the seventh minute, slotting a well‑timed finish after a crisp pass from senior defender Luca Nikolai.
Georgetown answered after the break, equalizing in the second half to erase the Tar Heels’ early lead and shift momentum.
Redshirt first‑year goalkeeper Alan Rutkowski made two crucial saves, keeping the visitors at bay despite a flurry of shots and four corner kicks from the Hoyas before halftime.
Junior forward Bertil Rygaard Hansen and junior midfielder Ryan Zellefrow tested the Georgetown defense with several on‑target attempts, while first‑year midfielder Jarle Petzold threatened to restore the lead but missed wide.
The contest grew increasingly physical, with Luca Nikolai picking up a yellow card and being substituted for sophomore forward Dan Klink as the referee managed a series of fouls.
North Carolina will look to rebound when it travels to Memphis on Monday, where a 7 p.m. kickoff awaits the Tar Heels in Tennessee.