UNC Field Hockey Falls At Wake Forest In Conference Opener

Posted Sep 8, 2017
The UNC field hockey team dropped its ACC opener at Wake Forest on Friday, falling 3-1 to the 19th-ranked Demon Deacons at Kentner Stadium. No. 4 UNC is now 3-2 on the season, 0-1 in ACC play. "I give a ton of credit to Wake Forest," UNC coach Karen Shelton said. "They challenged us for every ball, and never stopped. They earned the win and we didn't." (GoHeels.com)

Related: Field Hockey

Preview: Expectations mount for UNC's fall sports in 2026
With top goal scorers Ryleigh Heck and Dani Mendez graduating, UNC field hockey will need to fill offensive gaps. Stepping into her fourth year as...
Mon Jun 8, 2026

Erin Matson Balancing Expectations, Growth as UNC Field Hockey Reloads for 2026
Across eight seasons at UNC, five as a player and now entering her fourth as head coach, Erin Matson has been part of 159 wins...
Thu May 21, 2026

Newsletter: Matt Able Decision Time, Michael Malone on the Recruiting Trail, Kevin Thomas Commits
The NBA Draft Combine is over, and it’s decision time for UNC shooting guard Matt Able. Plus, Michael Malone hit the recruiting trail handing out...
Mon May 18, 2026

Jaclyn Kintzer Briggs Named To USA Field Hockey Hall Of Fame
UNC Field Hockey legend Jaclyn Kintzer Briggs has been inducted into the USA Field Hockey Hall of Fame. Briggs owns one of the most decorated...
Sun May 17, 2026