Photo Gallery: UNC Field Hockey Wins the National Championship in Overtime

Posted May 14, 2021
Erin Matson scored in overtime to lead No. 1 UNC field hockey to a national championship victory over No. 2 Michigan on Sunday, May 9. UNC players rush the field after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime. Head coach Karen Shelton breaks the huddle with the UNC field hockey team for the final time this season after the national title. (Chapelboro.com)

Related: Field Hockey

UNC Field Hockey Falls in Overtime vs. No. 14 Michigan in 2026 Season Opener
A Michigan goal less than five minutes into sudden-death overtime helped the No. 14 Wolverines upset No. 2 UNC 2-1 in the 2026 season opener...
Sat Aug 29, 2026

UNC Field Hockey Kicks Off 2026 Season Friday With ACC/Big Ten Challenge
UNC Field Hockey takes to the turf in 2026 for its 53rd season of competition Friday. Fourteen returnees welcome eight newcomers to their ranks as...
Fri Aug 28, 2026

Video: 2026 UNC Field Hockey: Blue Heaven - Episode 1: Unwritten
This unique behind-the-scenes documentary captures the start of UNC Field Hockey's preseason preparations, highlighting the Tar Heels' standards, accountability, and adaptability as the squad gears...
Thu Aug 27, 2026

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Athletes and the NCAA's Five-for-Five Conundrum
Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the NCAA's messy failure to take the simple step of grandfathering in the 2022 class to...
Wed Aug 26, 2026