UNC Athletics Tops Learfield Directors' Cup Final Fall Standings

Posted Jan 22, 2026
First-team All-America forward Ryleigh Heck led UNC Field Hockey to its NCAA-record 29th appearance in the national semifinals, which helped the Tar Heels claim the top spot nationally in the fall standings in the 2025-26 Learfield Directors' Cup. UNC posted two top-10, five top-20 and six top-30 finishes in NCAA postseason competition in the fall. (GoHeels.com)

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