North Carolina field hockey

2023 NSJ Coach of the Year: UNC field hockey’s Erin Matson picked up where she left off

December 29, 2023 Shawn Krest

What were you doing when you were 23 years old? Mike Krzyzewski was in his second year of active duty in the Army. He wouldn’t win his first national title until age 44, 21 years […]

From star to in charge: UNC picks Matson as next field hockey coach

February 8, 2023 Ryan Henkel

Just two months removed from winning her fourth national championship title and only one month after graduating, Tar Heels field hockey star Erin Matson is adding another major milestone to her resume: head coach. UNC […]

UNC’s Shelton retiring as 10-time NCAA field hockey champion

December 7, 2022 The Associated Press

CHAPEL HILL — UNC field hockey coach Karen Shelton is retiring after a 42-year run that ended with the Tar Heels going unbeaten to claim an NCAA-record 10th national championship. The school announced Shelton’s retirement […]

NSJ 2022 Athlete of the Year: Tar Heels’ Erin Matson finishes unprecedented run with 4th title

December 1, 2022 Ryan Henkel

Few college athletes in history are as decorated in their sport as UNC field hockey forward Erin Matson. The senior scored the game-winning goal in the Nov. 20 championship game to lead the Tar Heels […]

Heels claim 3rd straight NCAA field hockey crown

May 12, 2021 Brett Friedlander

Winning national championships has become a common occurrence for the North Carolina field hockey team. Sunday’s 4-3 overtime victory against Michigan was the Tar Heels’ third in a row and ninth overall, tying them with […]

NSJ College Team of the Year 2019: Tar Heels field hockey caps unbeaten season with 2nd straight title

December 25, 2019 Brett Friedlander

When you talk about women’s sports dynasties at North Carolina, soccer is usually the first thing that comes to mind. But while coach Anson Dorrance’s record-setting program is the gold standard for its sport with […]