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The No. 2 Tar Heels opened the season with a narrow loss to No. 11 Iowa, ending a two‑year unbeaten streak. Key performances from Sofia Ferri and Molly Catchpole highlighted offensive progress, but Iowa's defense and timely goals proved decisive.
A 2‑1 overtime defeat highlights both the challenges and bright spots for Carolina's rebuilding squad.
The Tar Heels enter their 53rd season with a blend of veteran leadership, a strong preseason favorite status and a schedule that includes marquee matchups against Michigan and Iowa, while preparing to host the 2026 ACC Tournament in Chapel Hill.
The Tar Heels fell to Wake Forest in a penalty shootout after a 3‑3 draw on October 12, 2025, revealing both offensive spark and defensive gaps that the coaching staff is already addressing.
In a recent podcast, Coach Erin Matson reflects on the team's ACC Preseason No.1 ranking, the emergence of All-ACC defender Charly Bruder, and the challenges of integrating a fresh wave of talent.
Coach Erin Matson unveils a revamped roster featuring ten fresh recruits, including top prospects Sofia Ferri and Morgan O’Donnell, as the Tar Heels look to build on last year’s Final Four run.
The Carolina Football Live program debuts on August 24, 2026, at Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery, featuring host Jones Angell and NFL legend Bill Belichick as the marquee guest, with field hockey coach Erin Matson joining the conversation.
The University of North Carolina’s field hockey program enters the 2026 campaign as the nine‑time defending Atlantic Coast Conference champions, riding a 21‑2 record from the previous season that included a heartbreaking overtime loss to Northwestern in the NCAA semifinal.
The Tar Heels enter the 2026 season as nine‑time defending ACC champions, facing a challenging slate of away games while seeking a tenth consecutive title and a shot at the national crown.
North Carolina’s field hockey program enters the 2026 campaign with a nine‑time ACC championship streak, a challenging schedule, and a roster in flux under Coach Erin Matson.
The Tar Heels open the 2026 season with eight away games, aiming to reclaim the national title after a narrow NCAA semifinal defeat.
North Carolina opens the 2026 season as the top preseason team in the ACC, highlighted by All‑ACC forward Charly Bruder and a strong coaching staff, with the first match against Michigan scheduled for Aug. 28 in Winston‑Salem.
Seventeen‑year‑old Reese D’Ariano became the youngest scorer in Hockey World Cup history with a dazzling backhand goal, propelling the United States past Scotland and into the tournament’s next phase.
Coach Erin Matson steps into her second season at UNC with a roster that blends fresh recruits and seasoned veterans, aiming to reclaim the national title after a Final Four loss.
At just 17, Reese D’Ariano is set to make her senior World Cup debut, joining a historic U.S. squad that last qualified in 2018. Her journey from a backyard stick to the international stage is marked by record‑breaking performances and a supportive family.
UNC announced its 2026 field hockey schedule, highlighting seven home contests at Karen Shelton Stadium, an ACC Championship run, and a season opener against Michigan and Iowa in the ACC‑Big Ten Challenge.
The Tar Heels aim for a fifth national championship as they face Northwestern, recalling iconic UNC moments from the 2009 basketball title to Erin Matson’s game‑winning goal.
Entering her fourth year at the helm, Erin Matson reflects on lessons learned, a championship legacy, and the fresh roster poised to tackle a demanding schedule while still chasing titles.