No. 1 UNC Field Hockey Wins At No. 12 Virginia In Overtime

Posted Apr 10, 2021
For the second straight game, the UNC field hockey team played into overtime. And for the second game in a row, the top-ranked Tar Heels were the ones celebrating at the end. Junior Erin Matson's third goal of the game just 58 seconds into overtime gave UNC the 3-2 victory (Highlights) over No. 12 Virginia Friday afternoon at the Cavaliers' Turf Field. (GoHeels.com)

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