Ok Puke what are we doing. Just rifling balls directly at our players
UNC Field Hockey 2026-2027
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That’s most certainly a push on the Back. Should retain this referral and get awarded a PC
Feels like too many missed opportunities. Hope we can hold on.
Whewww!! 2-1 Heels take it. Almost (I score 92%) a complete effort. Hopefully we continue this trend upwards.
I think it is safe to say we saw an unreal performance by Shahbo. Happy for her!
That ref really did everything he could at the end there to give them a shot of tying things up.
I think it is safe to say we saw an unreal performance by Shahbo. Happy for her!
That ref really did everything he could at the end there to give them a shot of tying things up.
Refs tried their best lol
Go Heels baby
Go Heels baby
‘Down’ season yet -#1 seed in ACC.
Stanford at 10am Tuesday.
Stanford at 10am Tuesday.
Hopefully that should be a bid locked up
We really played better today.
Crisper passing. Even in the WF game, we were pretty crisp.
Crisper passing. Even in the WF game, we were pretty crisp.
I felt this was Dani’s best game of the season. She was confident on ball and was rarely successfully stick tackled against - so no bad turnovers in the midfield that directly lead to offensive opportunities.
That was just so stressful. I think I’ve finally calmed down.
She stated the last game too if my memory is correct. Is our other goalkeeper hurt or something?
We have enough talent on this team that if Reid is out, we have people who can step in and get the job done. Reid's play for us this year has been okay but nothing to get excited about. She has a tendency to rush things and then turn the puck back over to the opposing team by going too fast and rushing and not taking her time. These are expected from a freshman. She will learn in due time we to go fast, we to slow it down, etc. once she has gained more experience.
Huge win for the Heels over the dookies! Even a "down year" is total bad a$$ for this elite program. Anything can happen from here.
that same ref ignored two balls by Dook pushed over the end line in the first half actually in the circle AND a clear intentional foul on a 1v1 breakaway for UNC just outside the circle. Then he upgraded this one way in the corner?
UNC has won 16 in a row vs Dook.
Word of the day from Ms. Bush out of the booth - intrinsically.
After rewatching the game, there’s a few things that stood out.
6 mins left in 2Q Hope from the back field found Bruder just inside our attacked 25 meter line - ball clearly came up off of the defenders stick into her body. Ref called it, which should have been a quick restart for Bruder but the defender clearly intentionally hit the ball away. Should have had an upgraded PC there.
There was several plays where Ryleigh was on the attack and the defender would just stop moving to obstruct her movement. I hope referees can watch this closely as it seems quite obvious what defenses are doing here. She also got bodied hard early in the game and I still don’t quite understand how that did not yield a card.
Sofia has quietly been very steady for us on defense. Stole and broke up a few key passes while dook was on a promising attack. Sofia had a great opportunity off a rebound from a PC with 5 in change left in 2Q. She will be ready next time to put that one in the cage.
Merritt seemed to be lively and moving well on the sidelines. From players interviews (herself included), I get the gist that she is very hard on herself. I’m sure after Wake, she was not happy.
Our PC continues to be an area for improvement. I think 4 corners today, Bruder wasn’t even on the field. If my memory serves me right, she only got one attempt and it required a great save from the keeper. It feels we are not confident, and this could be why we are not looking to draw corners. Was it just me or did the insert seem a bit quicker out of Dani tonight?
Morgan had a few nice plays bringing the ball up the side
Coco needs to expect a defender to be closing in on her at all times in the midfield. Sometimes she is caught very upright for an easy takeaway. She is very skilled but I’ve noticed this consistently over the season. Turnovers in the midfield almost always lead to an immediate offensive attack for the other team.
I was happy to see our team celebrate hard after that one. They deserve it!
Gooo Heels!
After rewatching the game, there’s a few things that stood out.
6 mins left in 2Q Hope from the back field found Bruder just inside our attacked 25 meter line - ball clearly came up off of the defenders stick into her body. Ref called it, which should have been a quick restart for Bruder but the defender clearly intentionally hit the ball away. Should have had an upgraded PC there.
There was several plays where Ryleigh was on the attack and the defender would just stop moving to obstruct her movement. I hope referees can watch this closely as it seems quite obvious what defenses are doing here. She also got bodied hard early in the game and I still don’t quite understand how that did not yield a card.
Sofia has quietly been very steady for us on defense. Stole and broke up a few key passes while dook was on a promising attack. Sofia had a great opportunity off a rebound from a PC with 5 in change left in 2Q. She will be ready next time to put that one in the cage.
Merritt seemed to be lively and moving well on the sidelines. From players interviews (herself included), I get the gist that she is very hard on herself. I’m sure after Wake, she was not happy.
Our PC continues to be an area for improvement. I think 4 corners today, Bruder wasn’t even on the field. If my memory serves me right, she only got one attempt and it required a great save from the keeper. It feels we are not confident, and this could be why we are not looking to draw corners. Was it just me or did the insert seem a bit quicker out of Dani tonight?
Morgan had a few nice plays bringing the ball up the side
Coco needs to expect a defender to be closing in on her at all times in the midfield. Sometimes she is caught very upright for an easy takeaway. She is very skilled but I’ve noticed this consistently over the season. Turnovers in the midfield almost always lead to an immediate offensive attack for the other team.
I was happy to see our team celebrate hard after that one. They deserve it!
Gooo Heels!
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Thank-you, 3397char.
I watched the game without the sound on.
So, I missed that.
I am not familiar with all the NW players; but, I know that #9 Ilse Tromp is a difference maker and #21 Ella Kokinis played in all NW games in both 2024 and 2025 and started 2 games in 2024.
So, their not playing against Penn State, IMO, had an impact on the outcome of that game.
In their absence, NW starters were first line subs #12 Jessica Freedman and #13 Bree Moffett.
Right.
Not the same.
In her post game comments, Coach Matson was effusive in her praise for the team and coaching staff in general and specifically for Ry, Sof and Tessa. (GtHD)
Coach Matson continues to amaze me in how well she analyses and articulates the moment.
Maybe in a subsequent interview she will point out how well, IMO, her entire back line and especially Sieske played.
Coach Matson continues to amaze me in how well she analyses and articulates the moment.
Maybe in a subsequent interview she will point out how well, IMO, her entire back line and especially Sieske played.
Ah.
Thank-you for the correction, minas823.
I failed to see that on the Box Score.
Honest question as I did not watch the game.
Do you think Ilse absence made that big of an impact on the outcome of the game?
12th in RPI.
We would make it today if there were no bid stealers and if they go straight by RPI.
Stanford won’t do much for the RPI and Syracuse and Louisville are ranked lower than us in RPI.
Definitely need to make it to Friday and need to win to feel comfortable.
We would make it today if there were no bid stealers and if they go straight by RPI.
Stanford won’t do much for the RPI and Syracuse and Louisville are ranked lower than us in RPI.
Definitely need to make it to Friday and need to win to feel comfortable.
Beat top 5 team on the road and RPI barely moves. So dumb.
Reward the mid majors who don't play anyone.
Reward the mid majors who don't play anyone.
Not having Tromp is definitely a game changer. She is very good for them, both sides of the ball.
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