Both teams head onto the field for pregame introductions as UNC field hockey takes on Syracuse at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, October 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Both teams head onto the field for pregame introductions as UNC field hockey takes on Syracuse at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, October 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Players kneel and stand for the national anthem during pregame introductions as UNC field hockey takes on Syracuse at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, October 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Players kneel and stand for the national anthem during pregame introductions as UNC field hockey takes on Syracuse at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, October 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Abby Pitcairn (18) dribbles down the field towards an opposing defender as UNC field hockey takes on Syracuse at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, October 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Abby Pitcairn (18) dribbles down the field towards an opposing defender as UNC field hockey takes on Syracuse at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, October 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Paityn Wirth (10) attempts to get around a defender near the goal as UNC field hockey takes on Syracuse at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, October 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Paityn Wirth (10) attempts to get around a defender near the goal as UNC field hockey takes on Syracuse at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, October 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Erin Matson (1) is double teamed by defenders as UNC field hockey takes on Syracuse at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, October 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Erin Matson (1) is double teamed by defenders as UNC field hockey takes on Syracuse at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, October 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Madison Orobono (5) sweeps the ball down the field as UNC field hockey takes on Syracuse at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, October 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Madison Orobono (5) sweeps the ball down the field as UNC field hockey takes on Syracuse at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, October 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Erin Matson (1) backpedals on defense as UNC field hockey takes on Syracuse at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, October 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Erin Matson (1) backpedals on defense as UNC field hockey takes on Syracuse at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, October 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Paityn Wirth (10) dribbles the ball between a pair of opposing defenders as UNC field hockey takes on Syracuse at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, October 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Paityn Wirth (10) dribbles the ball between a pair of opposing defenders as UNC field hockey takes on Syracuse at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, October 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Paityn Wirth (10) stands on defense while a Syracuse player attempts to pass the ball into play as UNC field hockey takes on Syracuse at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, October 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Paityn Wirth (10) stands on defense while a Syracuse player attempts to pass the ball into play as UNC field hockey takes on Syracuse at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, October 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Erin Matson (1) stretches out during a shot on goal as UNC field hockey takes on Syracuse at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, October 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Erin Matson (1) stretches out during a shot on goal as UNC field hockey takes on Syracuse at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, October 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Erin Matson (1) defends a Syracuse attacker as UNC field hockey takes on Syracuse at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, October 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Erin Matson (1) defends a Syracuse attacker as UNC field hockey takes on Syracuse at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, October 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Paityn Wirth (10) dribbles the ball down the field as UNC field hockey takes on Syracuse at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, October 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Paityn Wirth (10) dribbles the ball down the field as UNC field hockey takes on Syracuse at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, October 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
UNC players regroup before a corner penalty as UNC field hockey takes on Syracuse at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, October 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
UNC players regroup before a corner penalty as UNC field hockey takes on Syracuse at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, October 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
UNC players celebrate after the game as UNC field hockey takes on Syracuse at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, October 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
UNC players celebrate after the game as UNC field hockey takes on Syracuse at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, October 16. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
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