CARY — North Carolina defeated UCLA 1-0 in the semifinals of the NCAA Women's College Cup on Friday night at WakeMed Soccer Park.
UNC senior midfielder Yael Averbuch scored on a penalty kick in the 41st minute and the No. 4-ranked Tar Heels held on in the second half.
The Heels will now face top-ranked Notre Dame in the championship final on Sunday at 2 p.m.
They will look to capture their 19th NCAA title, while the Irish look to secure their third.
Edward joined the News & Observer staff in 2004. He is a graduate of American University and Johns Hopkins University. He covers Wake Forest football and women's college basketball for the N&O. Edward is a native of Washington, D.C. He can be reached at 829-4781 or 
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errr... Make That FRIDAY night
Fri, 12/05/2008 - 23:28 — ChapelHillGuyGo Heels!
(But the game was played on Friday, not Thursday).