UNC Field Hockey

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Field Hockey.

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

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)

Podcast: UNC Football vs. UConn Preview, Jelani Thurman Honored, Field Hockey Rolls

The Ultimate Tar Heel Podcast, Episode 30 covers UNC tight end Jelani Thurman's weekly accolades, UConn quarterback analysis, North Carolina Field Hockey's ACC Tournament victory, and more. (Listen To Podcast)

Ryleigh Heck’s fourth brace leads surging UNC Field Hockey to blowout win

The route may not have been familiar to a UNC Field Hockey program with a rich history, but expectations didn’t change as the postseason began. The ACC Tournament No. 1 seed for the fifth straight season, the No. 10 Tar Heels led 34 seconds in and rolled. Five players scored in a 6-0 first-round victory over Stanford (Highlights) at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Trio Of Tar Heels Named All-ACC Field Hockey

UNC Field Hockey midfielder Sofia Ferri has been named ACC Freshman of the Year, announce Monday. She was also joined by teammates Charly Bruder and Ryleigh Heck as All-ACC honorees. Ferri is the 11th different Tar Heel to earn the prestigious distinction. Bruder in 2023 and Heck in 2022 were the two most recent Tar Heels to win the award. (GoHeels.com)

Tessa Shahbo Wins ACC Field Hockey Defensive Player Of The Week

North Carolina field hockey goalkeeper Tessa Shahbo has been named the ACC Defensive Player of the Week, the conference announced on Monday afternoon. The graduate transfer keeper got the start for the Tar Heels in their regular season finale against No. 6 Duke and was excellent in marshaling her defense to help UNC to a 2-1 victory. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Olympic Sports Weekly: Oct 26 - Nov 1

Carolina field hockey secured a share of the ACC regular-season championship, volleyball extended its winning streak, and cross country delivered strong performances at the ACC Championships. Wrestling opened its season with three individual champions, while men's and women's soccer continued their preparations for postseason competition. (Tar Heel Blue)

Podcast: UNC vs. Miami Football Preview, DeMarcus Henry Commitment, and More

The Ultimate Tar Heel Podcast Episode 27 previews Saturday's UNC vs. Miami football game and injury report, DeMarcus Henry's commitment to Carolina Basketball, the latest Olympic sports news, and much more. (Listen To Podcast)

UNC Field Hockey Downs Duke To Claim Share Of ACC Regular-Season Title

Seventy days after Duke dominated UNC in an August field hockey scrimmage, the roles were reversed. A young Tar Heels team that has endured plenty of adversity since then looked like a championship team. Ryleigh Heck scored two goals, and UNC held on for a 2-1 victory (Highlights) to earn the top seed in next week’s ACC Tournament in Chapel Hill. (Tar Heel Tribune)

This Week in UNC Sports: October 26-November 1, 2026

The week of Halloween means that several North Carolina sports will be wrapping up their regular seasons and getting ready for upcoming Atlantic Coast Conference tournaments. Meanwhile, men’s basketball hosts its final exhibition game, football hosts a primetime game on national TV, and volleyball looks to continue its strong run of play. (Chapelboro.com)

No. 9 UNC Field Hockey Falls 4-3 To No. 10 Wake Forest

UNC Field Hockey traded punches with Wake Forest but ultimately lost 4-3 on Friday at Karen Shelton Stadium. The No. 9 Tar Heels (9-6, 5-2 ACC) took the lead twice in the first half before three goals from the No. 10 Demon Deacons after halftime gave the visitors the win. Ryleigh Heck was spectacular in the defeat, scoring a pair of fantastic goals. (GoHeels.com)

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