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No. 2 UNC field hockey uses two-minute trick to earn wins over WFU and App State

By Caroline Wills | September 25

The North Carolina field hockey team utilizes the two minutes following a UNC goal to capitalize off of the offensive momentum in wins against Wake Forest ...

UNC field hockey dominates Appalachian State at home, 6-1

By Riley Kennedy | September 24

The Tar Heels ended the first half with 14 total shots, 10 of them on goal, and scored six goals.

No. 2 UNC field hockey defeats No. 17 Wake Forest on the road, 3-0

By Riley Kennedy | September 22

Friday was the Tar Heels' first road ACC match of the season. They set the tone early by pressing far out with their forwards and not letting the ...

Charly Bruder is 'big-time' for Tar Heels field hockey against Louisville

By Caroline Wills | September 18

“That's what big-time players do," head coach Erin Matson said of first-year forward Charly Bruder. "When a goal is needed or something [is needed] ...

North Carolina field hockey team delivers No. 4 Louisville first defeat of season, 2-0

By Riley Kennedy | September 15

In a highly anticipated top-five matchup, the Louisville Cardinals traveled to Chapel Hill to try and knock off the Tar Heels.

No. 2 UNC field hockey defeats Old Dominion, 2-1, with goals from Wirth and Bruder

By Jarrett Kidd | September 10

This win gives the Tar Heels their third consecutive win after their loss to Iowa earlier this season. 

UNC field hockey picks up two wins over Penn and Princeton in ACC-Ivy Challenge

By Jennings Lin | September 5

“It was great to see them have that confidence and belief in themselves to just do what they do best,” head coach Erin Matson said. “To go out and ...

Coach Erin Matson collects first win in ACC-Big Ten Challenge weekend matchups

By Caroline Wills | August 28

The No. 1 Tar Heels took down No. 4 Michigan,  3-2,  on Friday but fell to No. 7 Iowa in overtime, 2-3, two days later. Sunday’s match marked ...

No. 7 Iowa hands No. 1 UNC women's field hockey its first loss since November 2021 in 3-2 OT thriller

By Emma Moon | August 27

In a sudden-death overtime, the Hawkeyes found the back of the net within two minutes to take down North Carolina. First-year Lieve Van Kessel was the ...

Slinkert scores twice to beat Michigan, 3-2, in first UNC field hockey win of Matson era

By Jarrett Kidd | August 25

North Carolina looks ahead to its next game as the Tar Heels host Iowa on Sunday at 1 p.m. inside Karen Shelton Stadium.

Expectations for UNC field hockey remains high, despite coaching, personnel changes

By Jarrett Kidd | August 23

With changes both on the field and off, new head coach Erin Matson is emphasizing the same high standards of past seasons in order to prepare for the ...

'Field hockey mind': UNC's new assistant coach challenges team to excel

By Jarrett Kidd | August 22

Assistant coach Tim Broenink joined the Tar Heels earlier this month with extensive collegiate and international coaching experience — and he looks ...

UNC field hockey team seeks another title with Erin Matson as head coach

By Caroline Wills | August 21

For the 2023 season, while all eyes are on Matson’s first chapter as the leader of the program, she said the players are focused on staying in the moment ...

Column: The five must-see UNC home games that you won't want to miss this fall

By Gwen Peace | August 21

"With class starting up, and exams on the mind, there can be a lot going on. So, I've graciously taken the time to highlight five can't-miss home games ...

Q&A: Erin Matson discusses transition to new role as UNC's field hockey head coach

By Caroline Wills | June 27

The Daily Tar Heel's senior writer Caroline Wills sat down with field hockey head coach Erin Matson as she transitions from star player to head coach ...

UNC field hockey and women's tennis teams honored at White House

By Jordan Gooch | June 15

On Monday, June 12, the UNC women's tennis and field hockey teams traveled to Washington, D.C., to be recognized for their accomplishments and respective ...

UNC athletes raise mental health awareness, discuss struggles

By Erin Singleton | May 30

The mental health discussion in sports has grown over the last five years, with the COVID-19 pandemic raising awareness about athletes dealing with anxiety, ...

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Fall sports preview: Three teams, three players to keep an eye on

By Matthew Maynard | May 23

Football, field hockey and women’s soccer all aim to keep heads turned their way during the fall season. Here’s who and what you need to know about ...

Former UNC stars to host free Diversity Field Hockey & Soccer Clinic

By Kelly Baker | April 10

The free-of-charge clinic aims to provide access and resources to young girls and families of color and help minimize the various barriers to participation. ...

'Play Today': student-produced documentary releases this week

By Amie Cooke | February 28

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 ...