UNC Field Hockey 2026-2027

[Deja_Blu]

"I'm not crying; you're crying."

Lucas: A Big Deal - University of North Carolina Athletics

There were a few people in attendance Friday who would tell you the win over Wofford was one of the most important games of the year.

goheels.com

 

[Deja_Blu]

Has Adam Lucas ever written an article that "blurred your vision".

Take his articles when Carolina defeated (GtHD) dook not once but twice the season "Bang, Bang MF" took the Tar Heel Nation by storm and made popular the ole song "Just Another 'Manek' Monday?" Have a Nice Retirement, Coach k.

I watched those 2021-22 games live so I know what happened.

But, Adam can write about the games in a way that Woody could call them: The Carolina Way.

The Lucas and Montross families were/are close.

As Adam wrote about Ronnie Warner, I recalled a cover of Sports Illustrated with a blooded Eric Montross on it with the bold caption "War."

I look forward to the memories I hope to make at the next Carolina FH match.

Go Heels.

 

[UNCH]

Miami OH just busted our bubble. What a terrible season.

 

[minas823]

I think there is hope, but only if:
Yale does not steal a bid from the Ivy (they will not leave out Princeton)
ODU does not steal a bid from Big East (they will not leave out UConn)

if UNC is left out - that means only 3 ACC teams will make the tournament (Duke, Syracuse, Wake) which quite possibly may be the lowest amount of ACC teams in the field, ever.

 

[UNCH]

Erin better figure it out. Missing NCAA tournament is not acceptable.

 

[minas823]

Erin better figure it out. Missing NCAA tournament is not acceptable.

Though I agree, I also think that will be a learning experience and ultimately a good thing for her. It is not always smooth sailing out there. Field hockey only takes 18 teams to the tournament field - which is truly wild to think about.

 

[oldwell]

I think there’s a world we’re we get in over Penn State.

Think they’ll take into account our situation.

 

[oldwell]

Though I agree, I also think that will be a learning experience and ultimately a good thing for her. It is not always smooth sailing out there. Field hockey only takes 18 teams to the tournament field - which is truly wild to think about.

Yeah it’s been a weird season. I wouldn’t attribute it to coaching issues.

 

[oldwell]

Even if we do miss the tourney, one down season where we still were the #1 seed in the ACCT, I can live with.

Recruiting is great and the future is fine.

 

[minas823]

Yeah it’s been a weird season. I wouldn’t attribute it to coaching issues.

I’ve never doubted EM.

It is painful to think about the 7 fumbled losses. Because I truly felt all of them should have been W’s, even when we were without the 5th years.

Hopefully the staff will be able to keep morale in check.

 

[oldwell]

I’ve never doubted EM.

It is painful to think about the 7 fumbled losses. Because I truly felt all of them should have been W’s, even when we were without the 5th years.

Hopefully the staff will be able to keep morale in check.

Yeah it’s been weird losses all year. I’m not concerned and I feel good about making the tourney tomorrow.

Our name will get us in.

 

[AlWoodfor2]

Yeah it’s been weird losses all year. I’m not concerned and I feel good about making the tourney tomorrow.

Our name will get us in.

I’m with you, think we are in.

 

[oldwell]

I hope they consider PSU’s win over NW was because NW rested players since they had nothing to play for.

Currently #12 in RPI.

 

[oldwell]

If we go by RPI, we’d be the last team in.

I feel okay.

It’s been a crazy. I hope it continues.

 

[3397char]

Selection show is tomorrow (Sunday)at 10 PM

2026 DI field hockey championship: Selection show info, bracket, schedule

Coverage of the 2026 DI field hockey championship, including bracket, live stream, schedule, highlights, scores and news.

www.ncaa.com

 

[Jriv23]

Erin better figure it out. Missing NCAA tournament is not acceptable.

She gets a passed in my book. We have to remember that it was very difficult for her, the staff, and the team trying to figure out how to manage the different scenarios the team was under when they did not know whether Heck, Mani, and Sietske would be allowed to play this season. We know that these three were practicing, etc. Then trying to incorporate these three back into the starting line up and putting three starters back on the bench was a tough dynamic for any coach to handle especially after they had played 5 to 6 games already.

 

[Jriv23]

Yeah it’s been weird losses all year. I’m not concerned and I feel good about making the tourney tomorrow.

Our name will get us in.

I do not know about that because of the way our other teams are being scrutinized. For instance, the women's soccer beat ND. They only have one lost in the conference yet the stupid point system puts them in second place. The powers that be did not want to factor in the fact that the Hurricane preventing both them and FSU for playing. Then the girl from Stanford spits on one of our players and nothing is done, said, or any punishment handed out. Men's soccer, Duke players try to start a fight with our players at the end of the game but no punishment is handle out. I would not be surprise if those same people found a way to keep us out of the NCAAT. Then our field hockey team does tie for the ACC conference champions and we manage to get the number one seed in the ACCT, but we only have 3 players to make the ACC all conference teams where there are other ACC teams who finish below us and for some reason they have more on the ACC all conference teams at the end of this season. Bottom line, if the powers that be kind find a way to keep us out then I will not be surprise because of what has been happening to some our teams already this year.

 

[tmatheny]

Erin better figure it out. Missing NCAA tournament is not acceptable.

Also our top recruit didnt make it to campus (dont remember why- grades or deciding to not come to US?) and then another top recruit Imme was injured at beginningnof season and hasn't played

 

[minas823]

Also our top recruit didnt make it to campus (dont remember why- grades or deciding to not come to US?) and then another top recruit Imme was injured at beginningnof season and hasn't played

Yes, Floor had either difficulty with admissions or something on her side with schooling in the Netherlands. Still panning to come next year. At least that’s what I gather from social media.

 

[oldwell]

Yes, Floor had either difficulty with admissions or something on her side with schooling in the Netherlands. Still panning to come next year. At least that’s what I gather from social media.

Was there something said recently to say she was still planning on coming?

I remember the tweet/post from August. Is it the same one?

 

[oldwell]

I do not know about that because of the way our other teams are being scrutinized. For instance, the women's soccer beat ND. They only have one lost in the conference yet the stupid point system puts them in second place. The powers that be did not want to factor in the fact that the Hurricane preventing both them and FSU for playing. Then the girl from Stanford spits on one of our players and nothing is done, said, or any punishment handed out. Men's soccer, Duke players try to start a fight with our players at the end of the game but no punishment is handle out. I would not be surprise if those same people found a way to keep us out of the NCAAT. Then our field hockey team does tie for the ACC conference champions and we manage to get the number one seed in the ACCT, but we only have 3 players to make the ACC all conference teams where there are other ACC teams who finish below us and for some reason they have more on the ACC all conference teams at the end of this season. Bottom line, if the powers that be kind find a way to keep us out then I will not be surprise because of what has been happening to some our teams already this year.

Those are all decisions made by the ACC.

The ACC isn’t making the tourney selections, and I would think they would vouch for the league’s top field hockey brand to make the tourney.

 

[Deja_Blu]

A current HDM post is essentially the same as my original posts regarding the status of Floor Holzenbosch.

Searched on Miss Holzenbosch's Lady 1 HDM team in the NED.

https : //www. hdmonline. nl/

After translation:

"Floor would start her hockey adventure in America next season, but because she has to do her final year again, she remains in the Netherlands."

I cannot speak to SM posts.

 

[unc80]

Also our top recruit didnt make it to campus (dont remember why- grades or deciding to not come to US?) and then another top recruit Imme was injured at beginningnof season and hasn't played

There was more than enough talent and experience on this team down the stretch to avoid being precariously on the bubble. Really underachieved. Sorry but I can't see it any other way.

 

[oldwell]

ODU wins

 

[oldwell]

I guess ODU winning helped our RPI. We are now #11 in RPI.

 

[oldwell]

There was more than enough talent and experience on this team down the stretch to avoid being precariously on the bubble. Really underachieved. Sorry but I can't see it any other way.

Agreed.

The losses to Liberty and Cuse were examples of us beating ourselves rather than the opponent beating us. That happens in sports, but we needed to be a little sharper.

I do understand that it must have been tough mentally knowing you have to win out essentially, and it’s easy to say that there shouldn’t have been mental pressure, but they’re just college kids at the end of the day. Easier said than done to not feel the pressure.

That’s all to say, hopefully we sneak in and win a few games.

 

[Jriv23]

Those are all decisions made by the ACC.

The ACC isn’t making the tourney selections, and I would think they would vouch for the league’s top field hockey brand to make the tourney.

Thanks for sharing. I hope you are right, but I tell, it does seem and feel like that do not respect any of our teams and they just have something against us. I think it might be time for us to leave and join another conference where we will be respected, shown love, and respected. I do not think they realize how much UNC has to offer all the way around, athletically, academically, etc.

 

[Jriv23]

There was more than enough talent and experience on this team down the stretch to avoid being precariously on the bubble. Really underachieved. Sorry but I can't see it any other way.

I agree. Every program are going to take some lumps or have a bad year. This is part of being human. You cannot stay on top forever no matter what the sport is.

 

[Jriv23]

Agreed.

The losses to Liberty and Cuse were examples of us beating ourselves rather than the opponent beating us. That happens in sports, but we needed to be a little sharper.

I do understand that it must have been tough mentally knowing you have to win out essentially, and it’s easy to say that there shouldn’t have been mental pressure, but they’re just college kids at the end of the day. Easier said than done to not feel the pressure.

That’s all to say, hopefully we sneak in and win a few games.

It is funny that you pointed that out. My minister's sermon today was on pressure.

 

[oldwell]

Thanks for sharing. I hope you are right, but I tell, it does seem and feel like that do not respect any of our teams and they just have something against us. I think it might be time for us to leave and join another conference where we will be respected, shown love, and respected. I do not think they realize how much UNC has to offer all the way around, athletically, academically, etc.

I do agree the award selections are always weird by the ACC.

 

[Deja_Blu]

It is funny that you pointed that out. My minister's sermon today was on pressure.

I admire Ella a great deal for a number of reasons.
But, for this post, please watch the interview and at about 2:40 mark what she has to say on this subject.

Overtime heartbreak for UNC field hockey after blowing 3-goal lead to ODU

CHAPEL HILL — If you want drama and tension, Karen Shelton Stadium delivered that and then some this week, testing a young Carolina field hockey team. Sunday’s exhilaration turned to heartbreak on …

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[TommyAshley]

 

[oldwell]

If they go by RPI, we’ll be the last team in.

 

[UNCH]

RPI is now a problem because UNC is the last team in?

 

[3397char]

Agreed.

The losses to Liberty and Cuse were examples of us beating ourselves rather than the opponent beating us. That happens in sports, but we needed to be a little sharper.

I do understand that it must have been tough mentally knowing you have to win out essentially, and it’s easy to say that there shouldn’t have been mental pressure, but they’re just college kids at the end of the day. Easier said than done to not feel the pressure.

That’s all to say, hopefully we sneak in and win a few games.

We outplayed Cuse. sometimes that happens in sports, and honestly I don’t have much complaint

We did not outplay Liberty.

inactually question just how bad the ACC is this year. The notable OOC wins are few and far between and the top 3 were all dropped early in the ACCT.

 

[oldwell]

We outplayed Cuse. sometimes that happens in sports, and honestly I don’t have much complaint

We did not outplay Liberty.

inactually question just how bad the ACC is this year. The notable OOC wins are few and far between and the top 3 were all dropped early in the ACCT.

That’s fair. I compared it because I honestly didn’t think Liberty looked that great, and we just looked bad, which led them to us being outplayed when we’re probably the better team. Losing to a worse team on paper is probably the best way to put it.

And right. Weird year for the ACC.

 

[Jriv23]

That’s fair. I compared it because I honestly didn’t think Liberty looked that great, and we just looked bad, which led them to us being outplayed when we’re probably the better team. Losing to a worse team on paper is probably the best way to put it.

And right. Weird year for the ACC.

I agree.

 

[Deja_Blu]

2026 Ratings as of November 8, 2:19 pm
by Ratings Percentage Index (RPI)
Division 1

Field Hockey Ratings

 

[Deja_Blu]

Yale is the Ivy League Tournament Champion.

Head Coach Melissa Gonzalez

 

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