UNC Field Hockey Tops No. 5 Michigan, 4-0
Oct. 13, 2000 Coach Shelton comments on the big win CHAPEL HILL, N.C.-Before Friday's game against Michigan, the third-ranked North Carolina field hockey team celebrated the careers of its five seniors. After the game, the Tar Heels celebrated their 14th win of the season, 4-0 against the fifth-ranked Wolverines. The victory was UNC's fourth of the season against teams currently ranked in the top five. The Tar Heels are 14-1 overall, while Michigan is now 14-2, with both of its losses coming to UNC. Playing before a crowd of 683 at Francis E. Henry Stadium, Carolina got on the board with 8:28 remaining in the half on a penalty corner goal by junior Carrie Lingo. Less than a minute later, senior Kristen McCann scored from the field to put UNC up 2-0 at halftime. In the second half, senior Holly Huff tipped in a shot by Lingo to put Carolina up by three with 11:54 to play. McCann added another goal, on a penalty corner with 6:48 remaining in the game, for the final score. The seniors-Huff, McCann, Erin Cox, Kate Sidebottom and Jana Toepel-and their parents were honored on the field before the game. All five were in the starting lineup and played key roles in the win. "This was a very important game for us," UNC coach Karen Shelton said. "It was close through the first 20-30 minutes, but then we were able to assert ourselves offensively and defensively. I'm very proud of the team and especially proud of our seniors." The Tar Heels, currently 2-0 in the Atlantic Coast Conference, travel to play at 10th-ranked Virginia on Sunday at 1 p.m..
Scoring summary: UNC-Carrie Lingo (Abby Martin), 1st, 8:28, UNC-Kristen McCann, 1st, 7:30, UNC-Holly Huff (Lingo), 2nd, 11:54, UNC-McCann (Jana Toepel), 2nd, 6:48 Shots on goal: UM 7, UNC 12
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