Shelton, Matson, Hamm, Lilly Named Among ACC's All-Time Greats

Posted Mar 17, 2021
The ACC Network recognized the ACC's top 10 all-time female athletes and coaches Monday in celebration of Women's History Month. UNC field hockey coach Karen Shelton is the top female coach in ACC history, while former women's soccer standouts Mia Hamm (No. 1), Kristine Lilly (7), and junior field hockey star Erin Matson (10) were also named. (GoHeels.com)

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