Hope Haynes Wins ACC Field Hockey Defensive Player Of The Week

Posted Oct 7, 2026
North Carolina field hockey senior defender Hope Haynes has been named the ACC Defensive Player of the Week. Haynes played an integral part in the Tar Heels' 3-0 win at No. 16 Louisville on Friday afternoon. It was a dominant display from Haynes and company, who only allowed the Cardinals to generate three total shots with just one going on cage. (GoHeels.com)

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