Shootout heartbreak, consequential whistle end UNC Field Hockey's nine-year ACC title run

Posted Nov 4, 2026
After nine straight trips to the ACC field hockey tournament championship game, all ending in titles, the No. 1 seed Tar Heels made an early exit. A video review wiped out a goal from Ryleigh Heck, whose penalty stroke in the 58th minute went high. Syracuse took a 3-2 semifinal victory Wednesday, winning the shootout 3-1 despite an 18-4 shot disparity. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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