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UNC field hockey players come together in celebration after their second goal against Princeton University at the NCAA Championship Game at Kentner Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. UNC won 6-1, marking their 8th national championship.

'The new best day of my life': UNC field hockey completes another perfect season

By Chapel Fowler | Nov. 24, 2019

When this one was over, they ran: to their coaches, to their teammates, to parents and siblings and fans alike. They ran to whoever they could find, really, to celebrate a second straight season of literal perfection — one that ended with a 6-1 win over Princeton in the NCAA championship Sunday for the dynastic program that is North Carolina field hockey. And take it from the players themselves: all this pomp and circumstance? The rushing of the field, the tears, the hugs, the pure joy of the moment? It doesn’t get old.

Head Coach Karen Shelton beams with pride after her team won the NCAA Championship Game against Princeton University in Kentner Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. UNC won 6-1, marking their 8th national championship.

In NCAA title run, 'culture of belief' kept UNC field hockey's perfect season alive

By Matt Chilson | Nov. 24, 2019

UNC field hockey once again claimed the national championship. The Tar Heels defeated Princeton during Sunday's NCAA championship game. This is the second consecutive season that the team was undefeated. Here's how their season went down:

Senior midfielder Yentl Leemans (18) hits the ball in the championship game against Princeton on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. UNC beat Princeton 6-1, finishing the year 23-0 and claiming their eighth national title.

UNC field hockey ends second straight perfect season with 6-1 win over Princeton

By Chapel Fowler | Nov. 24, 2019

For the eighth time in program history, and the second year in a row, the UNC field hockey team is a national champion.

UNC Sophomore forward Erin Matson (1) dodges past Boston College player as she dribbles the ball towards the goal in the NCAA Final Four game against BC at Kentner Stadium on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. UNC won 6-3, with four goals scored by Matson.

A four-goal explosion from Erin Matson sends UNC field hockey to NCAA title game

By Chapel Fowler | Nov. 23, 2019

Erin Matson scored four goals on six shots — including two crucial ones in the second period — to tie an NCAA record for a semifinal send the now 22-0 Tar Heels to Sunday’s title game against Princeton.

UNC Senior forward Marissa Creatore (33) steals the ball from Boston College player in the NCAA Final Four game against BC at Kentner Stadium on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. UNC won 6-3, advancing the team to the final round of the NCAA Championships.

Undefeated UNC field hockey beats Boston College, 6-3, reaches another NCAA title game

By Chapel Fowler and Matt Chilson | Nov. 22, 2019

The Tar Heels (22-0) beat Boston College, 6-3, in an NCAA semifinal game Friday afternoon. The reigning champions will now face either Princeton or Virginia in the NCAA championship match.

UNC sophomore forward Erin Matson (1) defends against Iowa senior defender Katie Birch (11). The Hawkeyes were tied with the Tar Heels 1-1 at halftime. The Tar Heels won 2-1 on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 in Karen Shelton Stadium.

Previewing the Final Four field before UNC field hockey vies for another perfect season

By Ryan Wilcox | Nov. 19, 2019

If the Tar Heels can win two games and get another national championship, they will achieve a second straight undefeated season and extend the nation's longest winning streak to 46 games going back to last year.

UNC senior forward Feline Guenther (14) attacks against Iowa junior midfielder Nikki Freeman (8). The Tar Heels beat the Hawkeyes 2-1 at Karen Shelton Stadium on Nov. 17, 2019.

'On fire': Feline Guenther's late hot streak sends UNC field hockey to Final Four

By Chapel Fowler | Nov. 17, 2019

Guenther, who played a year of field hockey at the University of Hamburg in Germany before transferring to UNC, said her motivation this year has been simple. Shelton and the team have given her so much over the last three years. It’s only fair that she gives something back.

UNC field hockey soars past Hawkeyes, 2-1, to earn Final Four berth

By Jared McMasters | Nov. 17, 2019

The No. 1 North Carolina field hockey team (21-0, 6-0 ACC) knocked off Iowa in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, earning head coach Karen Shelton her 11th straight Final Four berth and preserving a second straight undefeated season for the Tar Heels.

The Tar Heels celebrate after a 4-0 victory against the Stanford Cardinals on Friday Nov. 15, 2019 in Karen Shelton Stadium.

Team effort moves UNC field hockey past Stanford to open NCAA Tournament

By Matt Chilson | Nov. 17, 2019

To open the NCAA Tournament on Friday, the No. 1 North Carolina field hockey team had a difficult first round matchup against Stanford, which features some of the best players in the country. However, teamwork made the dream work for the the Tar Heels, and that was as evident as ever in their 4-0 victory.

Stanford sophomore midfielder Fenella Scutt (5) fights for the ball against UNC junior midfielder Eva Smolenaars (21) on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019 in Karen Shelton Stadium. The Tar Heels won 4-0 against the Stanford Cardinals.

North Carolina field hockey cruises by Stanford, 4-0, in NCAA Tournament opener

By Chapel Fowler | Nov. 15, 2019

In an NCAA Tournament first-round game at Shelton Stadium, the undefeated Tar Heels routed Stanford, 4-0, and advanced to Sunday’s second-round game against Iowa.

The UNC field hockey team huddles together on Sunday Sept. 15, 2019, before playing William and Mary. UNC won 8-0.

Assessing UNC field hockey's NCAA tournament outlook after ACC postseason title

By Ryan Wilcox | Nov. 11, 2019

When the North Carolina field hockey team trumped Boston College in the ACC Tournament final on Sunday, it preserved a second-straight perfect season. Now, starting Friday, the Tar Heels will look to finish the job.

Back Ellen Payne (35) 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 handles Boston College, captures third straight ACC championship

By Ryan Heller | Nov. 10, 2019

The No. 1 North Carolina field hockey team (19-0, 6-0 acc) defeated Boston College (13-7, 4-2 ACC) 3-1 on Sunday to preserve a perfect season and capture the team's third ACC title in a row.

Erin Matson (1) races Duke player for ball in a game that UNC won 2-0, marking their 33rd consecutive victory.

Matson returns to UNC field hockey, scores twice in 3-1 win over Louisville

By Macy Meyer | Nov. 10, 2019

With the return of sophomore Erin Matson, the ACC's Offensive Player of the Year, the North Carolina field hockey team scored early and never looked back in its 3-1 win over Louisville in the semifinals of the ACC Tournament.

UNC's sophomore forward Erin Matson (1) fights for the ball against Liberty's junior defender Ashley Dykema (14) on Oct. 20th, 2019 in Karen Shelton Stadium. The Tar Heels won 3-2 agains the Liberty Flames.

Five UNC field hockey players set to earn All-ACC honors

By Jared McMasters | Nov. 7, 2019

The North Carolina field hockey team faces high expectations to keep their streak of national championships going as five players are set to earn All-ACC field hockey honors.

Senior Marissa Creatore (33) celebrates fellow Senior Faline Guenther's (14) game-winning goal in the second overtime of Carolina's 3-2 victory of Saint Joseph's University on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. The team's 40th straight win came on the last game of the regular season, sealing their second-straight undefeated regular season.

Guenther caps second straight perfect season for UNC field hockey with 2OT goal

By Andrew Montross | Nov. 4, 2019

After not scoring a single goal in the No. 1 UNC field hockey team's first 17 games of the season, senior Feline Guenther scored twice in Sunday's game against No. 13 Saint Joseph's, one of which was the game-winner to put the finishing touch on North Carolina's second straight undefeated regular season.

From left, UNC redshirt first-year goalkeeper Cassie Halpin (28), senior goalkeeper Alex Halpin (39), junior back Courtnie Williamson (25), and redshirt first-year back Romea Riccardo (11) prepare to block Old Dominion from scoring a goal on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Karen Shelton Stadium. UNC won 1-0.

Halpin steps up as goalie in UNC field hockey's 1-0 win over Old Dominion

By Torre Netkovick | Oct. 28, 2019

The North Carolina field hockey team defeated Old Dominion 1-0 after senior goalkeeper Alex Halpin had six saves. The senior recorded her second start and the second shoutout game of her career.

UNC senior midfielder Yentl Leemans (18) takes control of the ball from a Boston College player during a game in Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. The Tar Heels beat Boston College 3-2.

Hampered by injury, Leemans scores game-winning goal versus Boston College

By Torre Netkovick | Oct. 27, 2019

After rehabbing a toe injury and missing practicing for a week, North Carolina senior Yentl Leemans returned to the field on Friday to score the game-winning goal in the field hockey team's 3-2 win over Boston College.

Yentl Leemans (18) races Duke player Haley Schleicher (10) for ball in a field hockey game at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday Oct. 4, 2019. UNC won 2-0, marking their 33rd consecutive victory.

UNC field hockey clinches top seed in ACC Tournament with win over Boston College

By Macy Meyer | Oct. 27, 2019

The North Carolina field hockey team had a fourth-quarter comeback victory over Boston College to keep its undefeated streak going. The win secured the No. 1 seed for the Tar Heels in the upcoming ACC Tournament.

UNC's sophomore forward Riley Fulmer (26) defends the ball against Liberty University senior defender Annika Roberts (4) on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 in Karen Shelton Stadium. The Tar Heels won 3-2 against the Liberty Flames.

Without Leemans, UNC field hockey extends win streak against Liberty

By Matt Chilson | Oct. 20, 2019

UNC field hockey held onto its record-setting 37 game win streak after downing Liberty 3-2, despite missing senior midfielder Yentl Leemans.

Senior forward Marissa Creatore (33) during the field hockey game at UNC on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019. UNC beat Duke 2-0, marking their 33rd consecutive victory.

UNC field hockey downs Wake Forest, 3-1, to set ACC record for consecutive wins

By Ryan Heller | Oct. 20, 2019

The North Carolina field hockey team defeated Wake Forest, 3-1, to set a new ACC record for consecutive wins with 36.

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'The new best day of my life': UNC field hockey completes another perfect season

In NCAA title run, 'culture of belief' kept UNC field hockey's perfect season alive

UNC field hockey ends second straight perfect season with 6-1 win over Princeton

A four-goal explosion from Erin Matson sends UNC field hockey to NCAA title game

Undefeated UNC field hockey beats Boston College, 6-3, reaches another NCAA title game

Previewing the Final Four field before UNC field hockey vies for another perfect season

'On fire': Feline Guenther's late hot streak sends UNC field hockey to Final Four

UNC field hockey soars past Hawkeyes, 2-1, to earn Final Four berth

Team effort moves UNC field hockey past Stanford to open NCAA Tournament

North Carolina field hockey cruises by Stanford, 4-0, in NCAA Tournament opener

Assessing UNC field hockey's NCAA tournament outlook after ACC postseason title

UNC field hockey handles Boston College, captures third straight ACC championship

Matson returns to UNC field hockey, scores twice in 3-1 win over Louisville

Five UNC field hockey players set to earn All-ACC honors

Guenther caps second straight perfect season for UNC field hockey with 2OT goal

Halpin steps up as goalie in UNC field hockey's 1-0 win over Old Dominion

Hampered by injury, Leemans scores game-winning goal versus Boston College

UNC field hockey clinches top seed in ACC Tournament with win over Boston College

Without Leemans, UNC field hockey extends win streak against Liberty

UNC field hockey downs Wake Forest, 3-1, to set ACC record for consecutive wins