UNC Field Hockey Falls in Overtime vs. No. 14 Michigan in 2026 Season Opener

Posted Aug 29, 2026
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 in Winston-Salem Friday. This is the first time UNC has dropped its opening game of the season since 2022. The Tar Heels have now dropped two consecutive games dating back to the end of the 2025 season. (Chapelboro.com)

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