Demon Deacons Earn 2-1 Road Win at Boston College

Friday, October 9

Chestnut Hill, Mass.

7 p.m.

Wake Forest University

8-3-1, 4-2-0

Boston College

5-4-2, 1-4-1

Team	1	2	Final F
Wake Forest	0	2	2
Boston College	0	1	1

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Mitchell provided a goal and an assist to help secure the three points.

By: Dylan Shackelford

NEWTON, Mass. - Wake Forest men's soccer scored twice in a three-minute span early in the second half to earn a 2-1 road victory over Boston College on Friday night at Newton Campus Field.

Sophomore Alfred Debah and redshirt sophomore Pariss Mitchell found the back of the net to help the Demon Deacons improve to 8-3-1 overall and 4-2-0 in ACC play.

After a scoreless first half, the Deacs broke through in the 55th minute when Mitchell played a perfectly weighted long ball to Debah, who received it on the left wing before driving into the box and firing past the goalkeeper. The goal was Debah's second of the season and third of his career. Both of his goals this season have come in road ACC contests, previously scoring at Virginia Tech.

Just over three minutes later, Wake Forest doubled its advantage as Nolan Tinsley applied pressure to a Boston College defender, won possession and immediately played the ball across to Mitchell in front of goal for the finish.

It was Mitchell's second goal of the season and third assist as he recorded his second game with multiple goal contributions in ACC play this season, having already done so last month against Duke at home. Meanwhile, Tinsley logged his second career assist.

Boston College pulled a goal back in the 88th minute when Bryan Toro converted a chance assisted by Jack Burkhardt. However, Wake Forest held on through the final minutes to secure its fourth consecutive victory in the series over the Eagles.

Five Wake Forest players went the full 90 minutes, as defenders Daniel Krueger, Travis Smith, Jr. and Mason Sullivan joined midfielders David Ndong Nguema and Jose Perez in going the distance. They all played a major role in limiting the hosts to just two shots on goal throughout the match.

ACC STANDINGS UPDATE
Wake Forest moved to 12 points in ACC play, sitting second in the conference standings with a 4-2-0 league record.

#	Team	GP	GD	PTS
1.	SMU	4	+8	12
2.	Wake Forest	6	+5	12
3.	Pitt	5	+3	10
4.	Virginia Tech	6	-2	10
5.	Clemson	4	+5	9

ACC REGULAR-SEASON WINS SINCE 2015
With Friday's win, the Demon Deacons have recorded 62 ACC regular-season victories, nine more than second-place Clemson and 14 more than North Carolina. The total further underscores the program's sustained success in one of the nation's most competitive conferences.

Rank	Team	ACC Wins Since 2015
1	Wake Forest	62
2	Clemson	53
3	North Carolina	48
4	Virginia	46
5	Duke	41

NOTES

Mitchell finished with a goal and an assist, marking his second ACC match this season in which he has recorded both, also accomplishing the feat against Duke.
- With the performance, Mitchell's career totals stand at three goals and five assists for 11 points.
Debah's second goal of the season was also the third of his collegiate career.
- Both of his goals this season have come on the road in ACC play, against Virginia Tech and Boston College.
Tinsley's assist on Mitchell's goal was the second of his young career.
Five Wake Forest outfield players went the full 90 minutes: defenders Daniel Krueger, Mason Sullivan and Travis Smith Jr., along with midfielders David Ndong Nguema and Jose Perez.
- Their efforts helped limit Boston College to just two shots on target. Barnett finished with one save as the Deacs secured the road victory.
Wake Forest improved to 14-7-2 all-time against Boston College with the win, extending its winning streak against the Eagles to four consecutive matches.
- The Demon Deacons have now won 11 of the last 13 meetings dating back to 2013.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Wake Forest and Boston College played to a scoreless draw in the first half, with the Demon Deacons holding a 5-2 advantage in shots.
- Mitchell put a shot on target in the 32nd minute, but the Eagles' goalkeeper made the save to keep the match level heading into halftime.
The Deacs broke through early in the second half when Mitchell played a perfectly weighted long ball to Alfred Debah on the left wing.
- Debah drove into the box and fired past the goalkeeper to give Wake Forest the lead.
Just over three minutes later, Nolan Tinsley pressured a Boston College defender, won possession and immediately played the ball across to Mitchell in front of goal.
- Mitchell finished the opportunity to double the Demon Deacons' advantage.
Boston College pulled a goal back in the 88th minute through Bryan Toro, who converted a chance assisted by Jack Burkhardt.
Wake Forest held firm defensively through the final minutes to secure the 2-1 road victory, limiting the Eagles to just two shots on target.

FROM COACH MUUSS
"I'm super proud of the guys for the way they played and adjusted to changes in the second half. Boston College is one of the hardest places to play on the road and we are coming home with three points. I loved the mentality after the match knowing we could have managed the end better, but that was a great road win and performance. We are going to temporarily enjoy this one and turn the page to play at home against a great UNC Asheville team that is leading the country in goals."

NEXT UP
Wake Forest returns to Spry Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 13, to host UNC Asheville. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.