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Erin Matson

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sports1 year ago

"UNC Field Hockey Star Erin Matson Denied Olympic Tryout, Calls for Change"

Erin Matson, the most decorated American field hockey player, has been denied the opportunity to try out for the US Women's Field Hockey team ahead of the Olympics, despite her extensive experience and achievements. The reason for the denial remains unclear, prompting support from UNC Chapel Hill officials and calls for reconsideration from the field hockey community.

sports2 years ago

"23-Year-Old Erin Matson Leads North Carolina to Historic NCAA Field Hockey Title"

Erin Matson, a 23-year-old rookie head coach, led the North Carolina Tar Heel field hockey team to their fifth national title in six years and 11th overall in school history. After a penalty shootout, UNC defeated Northwestern 2-1 in the NCAA championship game. Matson, a former player who won four national championships, became the youngest Division I head coach to win a national championship.

sports2 years ago

"UNC Field Hockey: Dominating the NCAA with Youthful Leadership"

The University of North Carolina (UNC) field hockey team, led by 23-year-old coach Erin Matson, won their 11th NCAA title, defeating Northwestern in an overtime shootout. Matson, the youngest Division I coach in the NCAA, is also the most decorated player in UNC's history. This is her first national title as a coach and fifth overall, coming just one year after scoring the deciding goal in UNC's 2022 national championship win. The Tar Heels have won seven consecutive ACC titles and five of the last six national championships.