12 UNC Field Hockey Players Named To NFHCA National Academic Squad

Posted Feb 9, 2022
Twelve Tar Heels have been named to the NFHCA National Academic Squad by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association. Tar Heels honored are Brooke Behan, Katie Dixon, Dorrit Eisenbeis, Hannah Griggs, Erin Matson, Abby Pitcairn, Meredith Sholder, Kelly Smith, Eva Smolenaars, Jasmina Smolenaars, Cassie Sumfest, and Kiersten Thomassey. (GoHeels.com)

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