For the last three months, a group of journalism and media students have been creating a documentary that highlights UNC field hockey’s journey to its 10th national championship. The film, “Play Today," premiers this week.
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The UNC athletic department announced on Jan. 31 that Matson is taking over the helm of the North Carolina field hockey program. This comes after Shelton, college field hockey's winningest coach, retired in December following 42 seasons at UNC. Matson, the program's fifth head coach, is the most decorated player in UNC field hockey history. “I could never put on orange or red, or any other color, and preach about how, you know, ‘Come here because it’s the best school in the country.’" Matson said
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The UNC athletic department announced Tuesday that UNC field hockey legend Erin Matson will be taking over the helm of the North Carolina field hockey program. "To say I'm excited and honored to be the head coach of the UNC field hockey program is an understatement – this is a dream come true," Erin Matson said in a press release.
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Shelton is leaving UNC after an illustrious career that includes 745 wins and NCAA-records in tournament appearances (39), victories (77) and games played (106).
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Senior players — Erin Matson, Meredith Sholder, Romea Riccardo, Paityn Wirth and Madison Orobono — held a pivotal role in the Tar Heels NCAA Tournament success. The team won its 10th tournament title following an undefeated season.
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"After struggling to cover Matson all season long, Sunday’s national championship and Matson’s Most Outstanding Player performance in her last NCAA tournament make one thing easier than ever to write: she’s the greatest of all time."
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The Tar Heels won all 15 of their regular season games — eight at Karen Shelton stadium and seven on the road — and won both games in the ACC tournament. Here are some of the toughest hurdles they faced on their road to the title.
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The UNC field hockey team secured their 10th NCAA Tournament win against Northwestern — the team they lost this title to in last year's final — due to a late goal by senior Erin Matson this Sunday. Despite UNC dominating possession and putting nine shots on goal to Northwestern’s one, the game ultimately came down to the wire. “I told you before that the team last year that we lost to, Northwestern, we would not lose to them again,” UNC senior forward Paityn Wirth said. “And my word stands by that.”
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"Tunnel" helped UNC earn an ACC Championship earlier this month, and it helped the Tar Heels get out to an early lead in the NCAA Championship on Sunday.
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STORRS, Conn.— The No. 1 North Carolina field hockey team (21-0) defeated the Northwestern Wildcats (20-5) to clinch the national championship with a final score of 2-1 on Sunday. The North Carolina defense had an exceptional last outing, allowing only one shot on goal the entire game. This is the Tar Heels’ first undefeated season since 2019, and their fifth undefeated season as a program. This game brings seniors Matson and Sholder’s college career to a close.
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“This is a redemption run,” UNC senior forward Paityn Wirth said on Sunday. “This is our redemption tour. We are ready to come out guns-a-blazin’. We want this more than anything."
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“To get a shutout against a high-powered Penn State offense, we have to be thrilled," UNC head coach Karen Shelton said.
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“We have threats all over the field, which is important,” senior forward Erin Matson said. “It’s not like you can mark one player and shut the team down.”
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The Tar Heels will advance to the NCAA Championship game on Sunday afternoon in Storrs, Connecticut. They will play the winner of the second semifinal between Northwestern and Maryland. Erin Matson had an outstanding penultimate college game, adding two goals and one assist to her tally. Her assist tied the UNC record for most career assists at 63. The Tar Heel defense also had an exceptional outing, as they shut out the Nittany Lions. This was huge, especially as Penn State found ways to get four penalty corners throughout the game.
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Sessa has three more years of college eligibility to grow and thrive as a Tar Heel, will continue serving as a member of the U.S. Women’s National Team and has an ultimate career goal of becoming an Olympian.
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On Sunday, North Carolina earned a 5-2 win over the Hawks in the NCAA Tournament second round. But for the Tar Heels’ senior class, Sunday’s win was about more than simply moving on to the Final Four in Storrs, Conn., this Friday — it was about playing one last time at home.
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The Tar Heels are headed to the NCAA Semifinals for the 26th time in program history. This win moves North Carolina to 19-0 on the season and extends their undefeated record.
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Thanks to five consecutive goals, the No. 1 North Carolina field hockey team eliminated Delaware by picking up a 5-1 win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
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For many years, the Tar Heels' roster has been one with very little color. However, this lack of diversity is apparent at college programs across the nation.
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When asked about her confidence entering her sixth-straight ACC Championship, Meredith Sholder was clear that her team didn't automatically expect to earn another trophy. “You don’t want to be too confident and expect things to happen because nothing is expected," Sholder said. "There are no ‘supposed-to's’."
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