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The University of North Carolina women's hockey team captured both ACC Player of the Week awards, with Ferri scoring three goals and Skubisz posting a clean sheet and key saves, marking the first weekly sweep since September 2024.
Sofia Ferri and Merritt Skubisz were named the Atlantic Coast Conference’s Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively, after delivering decisive moments in wins over Penn and Princeton.
The Tar Heels improved to a 2-2 record and secured a top-five spot after dominant wins, with standout performances from Bruder, Ferri and Sckubisz.
The Princeton Tigers opened their season with a 4‑0 victory over Old Dominion, then endured a dramatic shootout loss to North Carolina before facing Rutgers at home.
The UNC field hockey team, ranked tenth nationally, captured the Conference Crossover title with a 7-0 triumph over Penn and a shootout victory over Princeton, highlighting standout performances from Grace Pottebaum, Merritt Skubisz and Sofia Ferri.
North Carolina field hockey secured its 13th consecutive win over Princeton in a shootout at Karen Shelton Stadium, with sophomore goalkeeper Merritt Skubisz making key saves and freshman Sofia Ferri converting the decisive attempt.
North Carolina survived a scoreless overtime and a tense shootout to defeat Princeton 1-0, highlighted by strong defensive play and a clutch finish.
The University of North Carolina’s field hockey team opened the 2026 season with two losses, revealing both promising moments and persistent challenges as they prepare for upcoming home games.
The Iowa Hawkeyes secured a 3‑2 win against second‑ranked North Carolina, snapping a strong start to the season and marking their first victory over a top‑two opponent since 2023.
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.
The University of Iowa field hockey team defeated second‑ranked North Carolina 3‑2 at Kentner Stadium, improving to 2‑0 in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge and securing the program’s first win over a top‑two opponent since 2023.
A look at the teams, standout athletes and storylines shaping the upcoming NCAA Division I field hockey season, from Northwestern's pursuit of back‑to‑back titles to the rise of new talent across the country.
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.
From July 8 to 15, 2026, the under‑21 women’s field‑hockey squads of Belgium, England, India and the United States will contest the 4 Nations Tournament at the Lilleshall National Sports Centre. The U.S. roster, announced after a Charlotte training camp, features a blend of veteran prospects and fresh faces under head coach Lynn Farquhar.