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Top social media reactions to BYU’s comeback win over North Carolina

BYU celebrates a goal against North Carolina during the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in Provo on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. BYU won 4-3.

The No. 1 seeded BYU women’s soccer team claimed a thrilling comeback win over No. 3 seed North Carolina on Friday, in part by scoring three goals in the final 10 minutes of regulation.

The performance was enough to set social media ablaze with reactions, as Cougar fans and others congratulated BYU on stealing victory from the jaws of defeat.

Here are some of the most notable posts about BYU’s victory on X, the site formerly called Twitter.

  • The official NCAA soccer account said what we were all thinking when BYU’s fourth goal went in: “AHHHHHHHHHHH.”

  • Ahead of their big game against Oklahoma State on Saturday, BYU football players cheered on the soccer team from their hotel in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

  • Tracy Hamm, head coach of women’s soccer at UC Davis, praised the Cougars’ performance, calling it “unbelievably believable.”

  • Soccer writer Tamerra Griffin said NCAA women’s soccer is giving the National Women’s Soccer League a run for its money, at least when it comes to chaotic games.

  • Former BYU punter Jonny Linehan compared the Cougars to the U.S. men’s hockey team that took down the Soviet Union during the 1980 Winter Olympics.

  • BYU fan Joe Wheat also had high praise for the team.

  • An account called “HolySports” won’t be forgetting BYU’s comeback anytime soon.

The BYU women’s soccer team next plays on Friday, Dec. 1, against No. 2 Stanford. The game will take place in Cary, North Carolina.

BYU players celebrate their win over UNC with fans after the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in Provo on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. BYU won 4-3. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
BYU players celebrate their win over UNC with fans after the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in Provo on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. BYU won 4-3. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
BYU midfielder Bella Folino (22) celebrates her goal against North Carolina with teammates during the NCAA tournament quarterfinals
BYU midfielder Bella Folino (22) celebrates her goal against North Carolina with teammates during the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in Provo on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. BYU won 4-3. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
BYU players celebrate their win over UNC during the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in Provo on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. BYU won 4-3. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
BYU players celebrate their win over UNC during the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in Provo on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. BYU won 4-3. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
BYU celebrates a goal against North Carolina during the NCAA tournament quarterfinals
BYU celebrates a goal against North Carolina during the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in Provo on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. BYU won 4-3. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
BYU midfielder Bella Folino (22) falls trying to head the ball against North Carolina during the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in Provo on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
BYU midfielder Bella Folino (22) falls trying to head the ball against North Carolina during the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in Provo on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
BYU midfielder Olivia Katoa (10) covers her face after scoring against North Carolina during the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in Provo on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
BYU midfielder Olivia Katoa (10) covers her face after scoring against North Carolina during the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in Provo on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
BYU midfielder Bella Folino (22) falls over North Carolina’s Mia Oliaro (22) during the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in Provo on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
BYU midfielder Bella Folino (22) falls over North Carolina’s Mia Oliaro (22) during the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in Provo on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
BYU midfielder Olivia Katoa (10) celebrates her goal with BYU defender Zoe Jacobs (5) after scoring against North Carolina during the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in Provo on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
BYU midfielder Olivia Katoa (10) celebrates her goal with BYU defender Zoe Jacobs (5) after scoring against North Carolina during the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in Provo on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
Fans storm the field after BYU beat UNC during the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in Provo on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. BYU won 4-3. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
Fans storm the field after BYU beat UNC during the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in Provo on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. BYU won 4-3. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
BYU midfielder Bella Folino (22) looks for a foul after falling trying to head the ball against North Carolina during the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in Provo on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
BYU midfielder Bella Folino (22) looks for a foul after falling trying to head the ball against North Carolina during the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in Provo on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
BYU defender Izzi Stratton (24) leaps over North Carolina goalkeeper Emmie Allen (32) after a shot during the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in Provo on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
BYU defender Izzi Stratton (24) leaps over North Carolina goalkeeper Emmie Allen (32) after a shot during the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in Provo on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
BYU goalkeeper Lynette Hernaez (00) makes a save against North Carolina during the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in Provo on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
BYU goalkeeper Lynette Hernaez (00) makes a save against North Carolina during the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in Provo on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
BYU goalkeeper Lynette Hernaez (00) can’t make the save leading to a goal for North Carolina during the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in Provo on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
BYU goalkeeper Lynette Hernaez (00) can’t make the save leading to a goal for North Carolina during the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in Provo on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
BYU forward Brecken Mozingo (13) fights for the ball with North Carolina forward Isabel Cox (13) during the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in Provo on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
BYU forward Brecken Mozingo (13) fights for the ball with North Carolina forward Isabel Cox (13) during the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in Provo on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
BYU forward Rachel McCarthy (33) controls the ball against North Carolina during the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in Provo on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
BYU forward Rachel McCarthy (33) controls the ball against North Carolina during the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in Provo on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
BYU midfielder Sierra Pennock (8) and North Carolina’s Bella Sember (18) compete during the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in Provo on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
BYU midfielder Sierra Pennock (8) and North Carolina’s Bella Sember (18) compete during the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in Provo on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
North Carolina forward Ally Sentnor (21) celebrates a goal against BYU during the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in Provo on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
North Carolina forward Ally Sentnor (21) celebrates a goal against BYU during the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in Provo on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
BYU and North Carolina compete during a corner kick during the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in Provo on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
BYU and North Carolina compete during a corner kick during the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in Provo on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News