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MEAGHAN COLE


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UNC ends as runners-up

Led by the work-horse efforts of its seniors, the North Carolina track and field team lived up to expectations for the ACC Indoor Championships this weekend at Eddie Smith Field House. The men finished third with 65 points, trailing the close battle between Florida State (162.5) and Clemson (160). The Tar Heel women finished second with 100 points to first-year ACC competitor Miami (138), after graduating key seniors that helped them win the 2004 championship.

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Penalty corners crucial to UNC success

With its 4-0 win against Davidson on Tuesday, North Carolina again was an offensive powerhouse, having outscored opponents 38-5 throughout the season. The Tar Heels' dominance is largely due to their ability to capitalize on penalty corners, a key scoring opportunity in field hockey. "We have about six basic sets, and then you have options off those sets, so we have about 12 different choices," said Coach Karen Shelton.

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