UNC Field Hockey Earns Season's First Shutout In 6-0 Win Over VCU

Posted Sep 11, 2016
The UNC field hockey team equaled its highest offensive output of the season and also notched its first shutout of the fall on Sunday afternoon, beating VCU 6-0 at Francis E. Henry Stadium. The third-ranked Tar Heels improved to 5-1 with their second home-field win of the weekend. “I’m very happy with the shutout,” UNC coach Karen Shelton said. (GoHeels.com)

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