North Carolina Wins 2-1 in Sudden-Death Shootouts in Field Hockey Championship
Key points:
- Northwestern field hockey falls 2-1 to North Carolina in the championship game that went to shootouts
- Graduate forward Peyton Halsey's missed shot in the sudden-death shootout sealed the win for North Carolina
- Despite the loss, Northwestern continues to establish itself as a field hockey powerhouse
Northwestern field hockey fell 2-1 to North Carolina in a dramatic championship match that went to shootouts. The game-winning goal was scored by North Carolina’s Ryleigh Heck after Northwestern’s Peyton Halsey missed her shot. The ‘Cats were aggressive from the start but couldn’t capitalize on early opportunities. With this loss following a similar defeat last year, Northwestern’s field hockey team continues to establish itself as a powerhouse. The game had plenty of missed opportunities, ending in a heartbreaking defeat for Northwestern as North Carolina clinched its second consecutive championship.
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