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The University of North Carolina field hockey team secured its ninth consecutive ACC Championship with a 4-1 win over Virginia, marking the 28th in program history and continuing its dominance in the conference.
Kylie Kelce, wife of retired Philadelphia Eagles player Jason Kelce, gained widespread admiration for her down-to-earth demeanor and strength after a viral video showed her calmly standing up to an irate fan. Known for her humility and kindness, Kylie balances her roles as a mom, field hockey coach, and influencer, while also navigating the spotlight brought by her brother-in-law Travis Kelce's relationship with Taylor Swift. Her authenticity and relatability have made her a beloved figure and a sought-after partner for brands.
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.
The North Carolina Tar Heels secured a 2-0 victory over the Louisville Cardinals in their Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) field hockey opener. Senior Kiersten Thomassey and freshman Charly Bruder scored the goals for UNC, while goalkeeper Maddie Kahn recorded a shutout. This win marked the Tar Heels' second top-five victory of the season and improved their overall record to 5-1.
In a top-10 field hockey matchup, North Carolina overcame a deficit to secure a 2-1 overtime victory against Princeton. After trailing for most of the game, the Tar Heels tied the score in the 54th minute and scored the game-winning goal on a penalty stroke in extra time. North Carolina improved to 3-1 with their second win of the weekend, while Princeton fell to 0-2. The Tar Heels dominated in shots, outshooting their opponents 23-5, and their goalkeeper made two saves to secure the win.
The North Carolina field hockey team suffered their first loss of the season in a 3-2 overtime defeat against No. 7 Iowa. Lieve van Kessel scored the game-winning goal for Iowa just 1:41 into extra time. Despite the loss, UNC coach Erin Matson praised her team's fight and belief. The Tar Heels now have a 1-1 record and will play against Penn and Princeton in the ACC-Ivy Conference Crossover this weekend.
Three people were stabbed to death in a UK city, including a member of England’s field hockey youth team and a university student. The suspect, a 31-year-old migrant from West Africa with no known criminal record, also allegedly stabbed and killed a 65-year-old school staffer and plowed a stolen van into three others, leaving one man fighting for his life. The suspect has yet to be formally identified, and officials have not suggested a possible motive. Counterterrorism police are involved, but officials say it is not currently being treated as a terrorist attack.