A week removed from a season-low one penalty corner earned in their 3-0 victory over Louisville, it’s clear that this is an area of concern for the soon-to-be top-ranked Tar Heels.
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UNC’s victory over Wake Forest marked its first home matchup since Sept. 4. Since then, the team has recorded four consecutive shutouts, with a combined score of 18-0.
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After rebuilding the roster to take care of both sides of the field, No. 2 UNC has already bulldozed through four of the current top-10 teams early in the season.
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The Tar Heels were relentless in their press Friday and sealed their perfect 7-0 record and ACC dominance.
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First-year midfielder and forward Ryleigh Heck scored UNC's first goal for the fourth time in six games.
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By the time the second period was finished, UNC had a 5-0 lead. In under 30 minutes of work, North Carolina had put up more goals against Cal than any team has so far in the Bear's season.
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The numbers on the board in Karen Shelton Stadium not only reflected the outcome of UNC field hockey’s game against Penn in the ACC-Ivy League Challenge, but also the team’s undefeated record: 4-0. Not only did the Tar Heels beat three top-15 teams in their first four games in 2022, but they earned their first shutout win at home since the 2020 spring season. “It's something that we pride ourselves on, to start off challenging ourselves,” junior midfielder Kiersten Thomassey said.
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First-year Ryleigh Heck put her mark on the game, making the first goal just two minutes into the game off an assist from first-year Sietske Brüning. The goal was Heck’s third in four games so far this season.
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“You learn from these games," head coach Karen Shelton said. "When you win 5-0, you don’t learn as much. I’m grateful for the game, I’m delighted that we won and we’re going to get better.”
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Friday’s 4-3 victory over Princeton revealed that UNC Field Hockey’s team is moving past the bitter end of November’s NCAA Tournament and last season’s underwhelming results. North Carolina’s expectations for this season remain high as head coach Karen Shelton strives to return her team to national glory this year.
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As the clock ticked down in the final period, the Tar Heels earned a penalty corner and the chance to extend their lead. Ashley Sessa inserted the ball and Erin Matson scored the goal to make the score 4-2. Despite a late push by the Tigers, who capitalized on a penalty stroke goal in the final minutes of the game, Princeton couldn't overcome its deficit and erase UNC's lead.
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The Tar Heels, who finished with a lackluster 13-7 record, stumbled out of the gate with two losses to Michigan and Iowa in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge to begin the year 0-2 for the first time since 1992. This weekend, the team made the trip to Winston-Salem looking to avenge the defeats against the same non-conference foes.
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The No. 2 North Carolina field hockey team (2-0, 0-0 ACC) beat No. 5 Iowa (1-1, 0-0 Big Ten) 3-2 in overtime in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge on Sunday in Winston-Salem, N.C.
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The No. 2 North Carolina field hockey team picked up a 5-1 season-opening win over No. 3 Michigan in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge on Friday, aided by strong performances by several first-years.
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North Carolina proved early on that Friday afternoon’s ACC-Big Ten matchup was an important one. Just over two minutes into the first period, the team was able to put themselves on the scoreboard thanks to the first career goal by first-year midfielder and forward Ryleigh Heck.
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UNC's performance against Michigan and Iowa in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge has proven essential to their success. If the Tar Heels want to make a run for a national championship this season, they must find a way to win in Winston-Salem this weekend.
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UNC field hockey displayed improved defensive depth and structure in Saturday night's 4-1 exhibition win over Duke.
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As UNC field hockey gears up for the upcoming ACC-Big Ten Challenge, wins like Saturday’s 4-1 exhibition victory over Duke will provide the Tar Heels with some much-needed confidence.
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“As a veteran, I just want to be there for all the girls, be a shoulder to lean on,” Sholder said. “I just want to leave everything on the field that I can, and I would hope to rub that off on everyone else.”
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Though incoming UNC field hockey first-years Ashley Sessa and Ryleigh Heck grew up separated by the Pennsylvania and New Jersey border, they were brought together at the WC Eagles training center and became fast friends in grade school. This season, the two experienced newcomers will look to make an immediate impact on UNC's offense.
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