UNC Sweeps ACC Field Hockey Players of the Week Honors

Posted Sep 24, 2024
North Carolina forward Ryleigh Heck has been named ACC Field Hockey Offensive Player of the Week, while the Tar Heels’ goalkeeper, Abigail Taylor, has earned ACC Defensive Player of the Week honors. Heck totaled four goals and five assists in Carolina's 2-0 week. Heck helped the Tar Heels past No. 15 Syracuse on Friday with a goal and three assists. (The ACC)

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