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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 ...

'I know I’m the best person for this role': Erin Matson talks transition to head coach

By Shelby Swanson | February 9

The UNC athletic department announced on Jan. 31 that Matson is taking over the helm of the North Carolina field hockey program. This comes after Shelton, ...

UNC legend Erin Matson named new head coach of North Carolina field hockey program

By Shelby Swanson | January 31

The UNC athletic department announced Tuesday that UNC field hockey legend Erin Matson will be taking over the helm of the North Carolina field hockey ...

UNC field hockey head coach Karen Shelton announces retirement after 42 seasons at North Carolina

By Shelby Swanson | December 7

Shelton is leaving UNC after an illustrious career that includes 745 wins and NCAA-records in tournament appearances (39), victories (77) and games played ...

The seniors that guided UNC field hockey to a national championship

By Jarrett Kidd | November 20

Senior players — Erin Matson, Meredith Sholder, Romea Riccardo, Paityn Wirth and Madison Orobono — held a pivotal role in the Tar Heels NCAA Tournament ...

Column: Covering Erin Matson, the greatest of all time

By Shelby Swanson | November 20

"After struggling to cover Matson all season long, Sunday’s national championship and Matson’s Most Outstanding Player performance in her last NCAA ...

A look at the toughest games in UNC field hockey’s championship season

By Guillermo Molero | November 20

The Tar Heels won all 15 of their regular season games — eight at Karen Shelton stadium and seven on the road — and won both games in the ACC tournament. ...

UNC field hockey avenges last year's loss to Northwestern in defining championship win

By Shelby Swanson | November 20

The UNC field hockey team secured their 10th NCAA Tournament win against Northwestern — the team they lost this title to in last year's final — due ...

Penalty corner goal sets UNC field hockey up for national championship victory

By Jarrett Kidd | November 20

"Tunnel" helped UNC earn an ACC Championship earlier this month, and it helped the Tar Heels get out to an early lead in the NCAA Championship on Sunday. ...

UNC field hockey claims tenth NCAA title with 2-1 triumph over Northwestern

By Jarrett Kidd | November 20

STORRS, Conn.— The No. 1 North Carolina field hockey team (21-0) defeated the Northwestern Wildcats (20-5) to clinch the national championship with ...

Preview: No. 1 UNC field hockey seeks NCAA record 10th national championship on Sunday

By Shelby Swanson and Jarrett Kidd | November 19

“This is a redemption run,” UNC senior forward Paityn Wirth said on Sunday. “This is our redemption tour. We are ready to come out guns-a-blazin’. ...

UNC field hockey earns first shutout of the postseason in 3-0 win over Penn State in NCAA Semifinals

By Shelby Swanson | November 18

“To get a shutout against a high-powered Penn State offense, we have to be thrilled," UNC head coach Karen Shelton said.

UNC field hockey makes mid-game adjustments to overcome Penn State defense in NCAA Final Four

By Jarrett Kidd | November 18

“We have threats all over the field, which is important,” senior forward Erin Matson said. “It’s not like you can mark one player and shut the ...

UNC field hockey advances to national championship in 3-0 win over Penn State

By Jarrett Kidd | November 18

The Tar Heels will advance to the NCAA Championship game on Sunday afternoon in Storrs, Connecticut. They will play the winner of the second semifinal ...

UNC field hockey first-year forward Ashley Sessa is 'one of a kind'

By Lindsey Ware | November 17

Sessa has three more years of college eligibility to grow and thrive as a Tar Heel, will continue serving as a member of the U.S. Women’s National Team ...

Matson records hat trick in final home game, lifts UNC field hockey to NCAA Final Four

By Shelby Swanson | November 13

On Sunday, North Carolina earned a 5-2 win over the Hawks in the NCAA Tournament second round. But for the Tar Heels’ senior class, Sunday’s win was ...