Thursday’s ACC Field Hockey Tournament quarterfinal in Chapel Hill between UNC and Boston College saw the Tar Heels cruise to a 4-0 victory.

The win was the 700th in the historic career of UNC head coach Karen Shelton, tying the NCAA all-time record held by UCONN’s Nancy Stevens.

Playing in the new on-campus stadium named after Shelton, the Tar Heels (8-1) took a 2-0 lead in the first half thanks to a pair of goals from sophomore midfielder Paityn Wirth.

Madison Orobono and Erin Matson each added goals in the second half, while goalkeeper Amanda Hendry made nine saves to earn the shutout victory.

Up Next:

The Tar Heels take on Syracuse in Friday’s semifinals. That game is set to begin at 4 p.m.

 

 

 

 

Photo via Allison F. Smith (UNC Athletics)

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