UNC Field Hockey
Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Field Hockey.
UNC Field Hockey Ready For Home Opener Friday
North Carolina Field Hockey makes its long-awaited return to
Karen Shelton Stadium this weekend with a pair of home games against App State and Liberty. It will be the first two of seven regular-season home contests for the Tar Heels this year, two more than the team had in 2024. UNC has won in its home opener in 22 straight seasons dating to 2002. (
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THT Newsletter: UNC Hosts Richmond, Recruiting Updates, 3 Baseball Commits, Volleyball's 5-0 Start
It’s been another busy week in UNC sports. Football hosts Richmond on Saturday, Volleyball is off to a perfect 5-0 start after sweeping No. 11 Florida, the Diamond Heels landed three big baseball commitments,
Hubert Davis is out on the recruiting trail, we met
Kyan Evans and
Henri Veesaar, UNC's ACC basketball schedule is out, and more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Dani Mendez Named ACC Field Hockey Offensive Player Of The Week
North Carolina field hockey midfielder Dani Mendez has been named ACC Offensive Player of the Week, the organization announced on Tuesday. The season points leader for the No. 2 nationally ranked Tar Heels, Mendez has been fantastic in her first four games in Carolina blue. Thus far, she has racked up 11 points on three goals and five assists. (
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THT Newsletter: Bill Belichick Gets First UNC Win, Football Recruiting Flip, Bryson Howard Visits
It was an undefeated weekend for UNC Athletics.
Bill Belichick recorded his first football victory for the Tar Heels. No. 2 Field Hockey went 2-0, including a top-10 road win. Women’s Soccer outscored their opponents 7-0 in two victories. Plus: Behind the scenes at basketball practice,
Hubert Davis visits
Cole Cloer, women's hoops recruiting, and more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
UNC Field Hockey Beats No. 10 Princeton 3-2 On The Road
North Carolina field hockey wrapped up its road trip to the Garden State with a 3-2 win over the No. 10 Princeton Tigers on Sunday at Bedford Field (
Highlights). The Tar Heels (4-0) had to fight back from an early deficit, but three unanswered goals within about four minutes of game time gave them a firm grasp on the game that they would not relinquish. (
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No. 2 UNC Field Hockey Rolls Past Penn, 6-2
UNC Field Hockey racked up six goals from five different players to roll to a 6-2 victory over Penn on Friday. The Tar Heels (3-0) jumped in front early and never looked back, netting the game's first four goals to improve to 9-0 all-time against the Quakers. The Tar Heels continue the Conference Crossover against the hosts No. 10 Princeton on Sunday. (
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THT Newsletter: Primetime for UNC Football, Seth Trimble's Sweet Move, Recruiting Visits
The long wait is over. North Carolina Football kicks off the
Bill Belichick era in primetime on Monday night on ESPN. Dozens of recruits and commits will be on hand, and perhaps
Michael Jordan, too. Plus: UNC point guard
Kyan Evans, a basketball reunion, Roy Williams honored, Olympic sports' dominant weekend, and more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
No. 2 UNC Field Hockey Handles Iowa In Comeback Effort
North Carolina Field Hockey wrapped up its annual trip to the ACC/Big Ten Challenge with a 4-1 victory over the hosts No. 15 Iowa on Sunday afternoon (
Highlights). The Tar Heels (2-0) trailed in a regular season game for the first time since Halloween of 2023, but four unanswered goals saw coach
Erin Matson's side to a comfortable victory in the end. (
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No. 2 UNC Field Hockey Shuts Out No. 7 Michigan in 2025 Season Opener
Goals from Ryleigh Heck and her sister Kara helped No. 2 UNC Field Hockey beat No. 7 Michigan in the 2025 season opener in Iowa City, IA on Friday (
Highlights). The game was the first of a weekend doubleheader as part of the ACC-Big Ten Challenge. Ryleigh Heck, the 2023 national player of the year, opened the scoring midway through the first quarter. (
Chapelboro.com)
UNC Field Hockey Opens 2025 Season Friday vs. Michigan In ACC/Big Ten Challenge
UNC Field Hockey returns to the turf for its 52nd season, looking to reach the summit of the sport once again. Friday's game is the 36th meeting between UNC and Michigan. Carolina leads the series 29-6 and has won 12 of the last 15. Sunday's game is the 39th meeting between UNC and Iowa. Carolina leads the series 33-5 and has won 13 of the last 15. (
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