UNC Field Hockey Ascends To No. 1 In Latest Poll

Posted Sep 27, 2022
The UNC field hockey team is back in a familiar place atop the NFHCA coaches poll. The Tar Heels (8-0, 2-0 ACC), who have won nine NCAA titles, ascended to No. 1 in the latest poll released Tuesday after they beat Wake Forest at home 2-0 and previous No. 1 Northwestern lost to Iowa. Four of UNC’s victories have come against Top-10-ranked teams. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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