Kelsey Kolojejchick Earns 100th International Cap in Field Hockey

Posted Aug 8, 2016
UNC graduate Kelsey Kolojejchick reached a significant milestone Monday on an extraordinary stage. A forward for the U.S. National Field Hockey Team, she earned her 100th international cap as she helped Team USA to a 2-1 win over Australia at the Rio Olympics. “I’m so proud of Kelsey and her continued development,” UNC coach Karen Shelton said. (GoHeels.com)

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