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Midfielder Yentl Leemans (18) looks down the field during Sunday's ACC championship game against Wake Forest. UNC won 7-2.

Yentl Leemans' journey to UNC — and back to the game she loves

By Matt Chilson | Oct. 3, 2019

Yentl Leemans plays field hockey because she loves the sport u2014 her love earned her a spot on a top club team, the Netherlands' youth national team, and the No. 1 ranked North Carolina field hockey team. Her journey wasn't that easy, though. Leemans' dream was to play for the Dutch national team, and she was well on her way to that goal as a member of the U21 team, the oldest age group before the real thing. Then, it all came crashing down. "I just kind of lost my joy in field hockey," she said simply. Find out how Leemans rediscovered her love of the game in Chapel Hill, and helped the Tar Heels to a perfect national title-winning season in 2018.

Forward Catherine Hayden Payne (8) prepares to hit the ball on Sunday Sept. 15, 2019. UNC's field hockey team won 8-0 against William and Mary.

UNC field hockey sets record for win streak (again) after 9-0 win over JMU

By Macy Meyer | Sep. 30, 2019

The North Carolina field hockey team remains undefeated after its largest win of the season, defeating James Madison University 9-0 on Sunday.

UNC junior midfielder Eva Smolenaars (21), embraces senior midfielder Yentl Leemans (18). Senior forward Marissa Creatore(33), senior forward Catherine Hayden (8) and sophomore forward Erin Matson (1) join the group hug. UNC beat Louisville 4-1. This marked their 29th consecutive victory.

UNC field hockey ties program record for consecutive wins with victory over Louisville

By Mollie Brewster | Sep. 22, 2019

With a 4-1 win over Louisville, the North Carolina field hockey team got off to a strong start in conference play and tied a program record for consecutive wins.

Back Ellen Payne (35) passes the ball on Sept. 15, 2019. UNC's field hockey team won 8-0 against William and Mary.

UNC field hockey's win streak continues with 4-1 victory over Appalachian State

By Chapel Fowler | Sep. 22, 2019

The North Carolina field hockey team set a program record with its 30th consecutive win after a 4-1 victory over Appalachian State on Sunday.

For UNC field hockey, quick start leads to 8-0 win over William & Mary

By Torre Netkovick | Sep. 16, 2019

The North Carolina field hockey team defeated William & Mary on Sunday in an 8-0 victory, the team's second shutout of the season.

Forward Catherine Hayden (8) prepares to pass the ball on Sept. 15, 2019. UNC's field hockey team won 8-0 against William and Mary.

North Carolina field hockey defeats William & Mary 8-0 on Sunday

By Macy Meyer | Sep. 16, 2019

The North Carolina field hockey team defeated William & Mary 8-0 on Sunday, the team's fifth win this season.

Catherine Hayden (UNC #8) defends the ball from Caroline Hanan (Duke #2) during the game on Sunday, Oct. 21 2018. Hayden scored the first goal of the second half, helping the Tar Heels to a 5-2 victory over Duke.

UNC field hockey pours in five goals in less than 10 minutes against Penn

By Fleet Wilson | Sep. 9, 2019

The Tar Heels poured in five goals in the span of nine minutes on their way to a 6-0 shutout of the Quakers, concluding their sweep of the ACC-Ivy League Conference Crossover.

Forward Marissa Creatore (33) celebrates after assisting Catherine Hayden (8) in scoring UNC's third goal against William & Mary during the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Karen Shelton Stadium Friday. UNC field hockey advances to the second round of the NCAA Tournament after defeating William & Mary 4-0.

Late goal from Creatore completes UNC field hockey's comeback versus Princeton

By Matt Chilson | Sep. 8, 2019

The North Carolina field hockey team completed its third comeback win in a row after a last-second goal by senior forward Marissa Creatore. The Tar Heels have won 26 straight games going back to last season.

UNC forward Erin Matson (1) competes for the ball against William and Mary midfielder Ashleigh Nottingham (10) during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday. UNC won 4-0.

UNC field hockey shuts out Penn for 27th straight win dating back to last season

By Matthew Audilet | Sep. 8, 2019

The Tar Heels defeated Penn 6-0 on Sunday to close out the ACC-Ivy League Conference Crossover.

UNC field hockey wins twice, Matson earns ACC Offensive Player of the Week

By Jared McMasters | Sep. 3, 2019

After the North Carolina field hockey team went undefeated in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge, sophomore Erin Matson was named ACC Offensive Player of the Week for scoring three goals in the two games.

Freshman forward Erin Matson (1) shoots the ball against Michigan during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Karen Shelton Stadium on Monday. Matson is a member of the U.S. National Team and played at the 2018 Hockey World Cup.

UNC field hockey rallies to defeat Iowa, 2-1, in high profile matchup

By Andrew Reynolds | Sep. 2, 2019

The No. 1 North Carolina field hockey team closed out the ACC-Big Ten Challenge with a 2-1 win over No. 8 Iowa behind a late comeback facilitated by Yentl Leemans.

UNC field hockey opens season with win over Michigan in ACC-Big Ten Challenge

By Andrew Montross | Aug. 31, 2019

UNC field hockey defeated Michigan 4-2 to continue the team's undefeated streak since last year.

UNC's field hockey team celebrates their win against Michigan in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Karen Shelton Stadium on Sunday. UNC won 5-2.

UNC field hockey team experiments, prepares for season in scrimmage with Duke

By Macy Meyer | Aug. 25, 2019

The North Carolina field hockey team had its last preseason game before its season opener against Michigan on Friday, Aug. 30.

First-year midfielder Rachel Jones (10) fights for the ball against FSU first-year midfielder Kirsten Pavlisko (9) during the NCAA Championship game at WakeMed Soccer Park on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. UNC lost 0-1.

Don't miss these UNC sporting events for the month of August

By Ryan Wilcox | Aug. 19, 2019

We know you have free time right now – you have no excuse not to check out these sporting events before all of your free time evaporates into thin air.

Senior Back Ashley Hoffman (13) of the UNC Field Hockey team defends the ball against Syracuse in a 5-1 win on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, at Karen Shelton Stadium in Chapel Hill, NC.

How will UNC field hockey follow up a perfect 2018 season?

By Torre Netkovick | Aug. 19, 2019

The Tar Heels went undefeated and won a seventh national championship in 2018. With eight newcomers and the departure of six seniors, the team is on the hunt for similar success.

The North Carolina field hockey team poses with the National Championship trophy following a 2-0 win over Maryland at Trager Stadium in Louisville, Ky. Photo courtesy of Jeffrey A. Camarati.

Recapping UNC field hockey's flawless championship season in 2018

By Jared McMasters | Aug. 18, 2019

Taking a look back at the North Carolina field hockey team's undefeated season that culminated with last year's national championship.

First-year outside hitter Destiny Cox (1) prepares to strike the ball during the Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018 game against FSU. UNC lost the game 3-0.

UNC fall sports preview 2019: Field hockey, volleyball and swimming and diving

By Torre Netkovick | Jun. 24, 2019

In a matter of months, new students will step on campus and several North Carolina sports teams will begin their seasons. Here are some of teams that will be in action this fall, and what to expect from them.

UNC women's soccer head coach Anson Dorrance looks on during his team's 2-0 win over Ohio State on Aug. 19 at Finley Fields South. The victory was his 1,000th in a decorated career.

UNC fall sports preview 2019: Women's soccer, men's soccer and cross country

By Torre Netkovick | Jun. 24, 2019

In a matter of months, new students will step on campus and several North Carolina sports teams will begin their seasons. Here are some of the teams that will be in action this fall, and what to expect from them.

The North Carolina field hockey team poses with National Championship trophy following a 2-0 win over Maryland at Trager Stadium on Nov. 18 at Trager Stadium in Louisville, Ky. Photo courtesy of Jeffrey A. Camarati.

Relive the biggest moments in UNC field hockey and women's soccer's 2018 season

By Holt McKeithan | Dec. 4, 2018

From victory to heartbreak, the North Carolina field hockey and women's soccer teams dominated the fall season.

Senior back Ashley Hoffman fights for the ball during North Carolina's 2-0 win over Maryland in the 2018 National Championship game on Nov. 18 in Louisville, Ky. Photo courtesy of Jeffrey A. Camarati.

Eleven stats behind UNC field hockey's National Championship season

By Jack Frederick | Nov. 19, 2018

Here are the important numbers from North Carolina field hockey's undefeated, championship-winning season.

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