The Atlantic Coast Conference announced its weekly honors on September 8, recognizing two North Carolina field hockey athletes for their contributions during the period from August 30 to September 6. Sofia Ferri earned the Offensive Player of the Week distinction, while Merritt Skubisz was lauded as the Defensive Player of the Week, highlighting the Tar Heels’ strong start to the season.
ACC Weekly Honors
Ferri’s impact was immediate, as she contributed two goals in North Carolina’s dominant 7‑0 victory over Penn on September 4. Her offensive prowess was further evident on Sunday when she converted the game‑winning penalty shot in the shootout against Princeton, securing the win and underscoring her role as a primary catalyst in the team’s success.
Skubisz, guarding the net for the full 135 minutes of play, posted two shutouts, including the decisive performance in the Princeton match. She recorded five saves and famously stopped three of the first three penalty attempts, a sequence that proved crucial in preserving North Carolina’s lead and sealing the victory.
The back‑to‑back accolades reflect the depth of talent within the UNC program and set an optimistic tone as the team looks ahead to upcoming ACC competition, with both players poised to continue influencing the field hockey landscape.