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Highly Successful Carolina Cup Concludes in Front of Over 1,000 Fans
4/13/2026 12:27:00 PM | Men's Soccer
The Demon Deacons played to a 1-1 draw against UNCG during the night slate.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The Carolina Cup once again delivered a highly successful championship-style event at Spry Stadium, blending elite competition with a strong home atmosphere for Wake Forest.
With over 1,000 fans in attendance and multiple professional scouts on site, the finale reinforced the event's growing prominence while providing the Demon Deacons a marquee opportunity to compete in front of their home crowd.
On the field, the day featured a series of tightly contested matchups across the board. The championship saw North Carolina edge Virginia Tech, 2-1, to claim the title, while other results included a 2-2 draw between High Point and South Carolina, Duke downing UNCW in penalties following a scoreless draw, and NC State earning a 3-1 win over Campbell.
Wake Forest capped the evening with a 1-1 draw against UNCG, highlighted by Daniel Krueger's header off a Jose Perez corner to bring the Deacs level in the first half.
From start to finish, the Carolina Cup showcased the depth of talent across the region while giving Wake Forest a strong platform to close out its spring season.
With a packed crowd, competitive results, and a goal scored in front of the home fans, the event once again solidified itself as a premier spring showcase and a valuable experience for the Demon Deacons moving forward.
With over 1,000 fans in attendance and multiple professional scouts on site, the finale reinforced the event's growing prominence while providing the Demon Deacons a marquee opportunity to compete in front of their home crowd.
On the field, the day featured a series of tightly contested matchups across the board. The championship saw North Carolina edge Virginia Tech, 2-1, to claim the title, while other results included a 2-2 draw between High Point and South Carolina, Duke downing UNCW in penalties following a scoreless draw, and NC State earning a 3-1 win over Campbell.
Wake Forest capped the evening with a 1-1 draw against UNCG, highlighted by Daniel Krueger's header off a Jose Perez corner to bring the Deacs level in the first half.
From start to finish, the Carolina Cup showcased the depth of talent across the region while giving Wake Forest a strong platform to close out its spring season.
With a packed crowd, competitive results, and a goal scored in front of the home fans, the event once again solidified itself as a premier spring showcase and a valuable experience for the Demon Deacons moving forward.
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