A showdown between the nation’s top two field hockey teams on Friday afternoon in Chapel Hill went in favor of No. 1, as UNC put on another dominant defensive showing in a 2-0 shutout over the No. 2 Duke Blue Devils.

Marissa Creatore provided the difference on the scoreboard with her goal in the 25th minute of action, while the nation’s top scorer–UNC sophomore Erin Matson–added a goal of her own in the second half to give the team some breathing room.

Goalkeeper Amanda Hendry–the reigning ACC Defensive Player of the Week–made four saves to spearhead the Tar Heel defensive effort.

Duke (8-2, 0-2 ACC) totaled up six shots in the game, but wasn’t able to get any in the net.

For the Tar Heels, they move to 10-0 overall this season and 3-0 against conference opponents. Their overall win streak dating back to 2017 is now at 33 games, a new program record.

“That was as close as you can get to a national championship game in the regular season – one vs two, your crosstown rival,” UNC head coach Karen Shelton said afterwards. “It was an awesome performance by our team and a gritty win.”

Up Next:

The Tar Heels hit the road for their next game on Saturday, Sept. 12 against Syracuse.

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