No. 1 UNC field hockey defeated No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals to advance to its third straight national championship appearance — which will be played on Sunday, May 9 against No. 2 Michigan.

UNC field hockey players line up for the national anthem as No. 1 UNC field hockey takes on No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
UNC field hockey players line up for the national anthem as No. 1 UNC field hockey takes on No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Tar Heel players huddle before the game as No. 1 UNC field hockey takes on No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Tar Heel players huddle before the game as No. 1 UNC field hockey takes on No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Meredith Sholder (2) passes the ball downfield as No. 1 UNC field hockey takes on No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Meredith Sholder (2) passes the ball downfield as No. 1 UNC field hockey takes on No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Mia Leonhardt (33) celebrates with her teammates after the Tar Heels score a goal as No. 1 UNC field hockey takes on No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Mia Leonhardt (33) celebrates with her teammates after the Tar Heels score a goal as No. 1 UNC field hockey takes on No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Erin Matson (1) controls the ball against an Iowa defender as No. 1 UNC field hockey takes on No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Erin Matson (1) controls the ball against an Iowa defender as No. 1 UNC field hockey takes on No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Paityn Wirth (10) attempts to break through the Iowa defense as No. 1 UNC field hockey takes on No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Paityn Wirth (10) attempts to break through the Iowa defense as No. 1 UNC field hockey takes on No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Cassie Sumfest (12) passes the ball downfield to an open teammate as No. 1 UNC field hockey takes on No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Cassie Sumfest (12) passes the ball downfield to an open teammate as No. 1 UNC field hockey takes on No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Katie Dixon (14) celebrates with teammates after scoring her first career goal as No. 1 UNC field hockey takes on No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Katie Dixon (14) celebrates with teammates after scoring her first career goal as No. 1 UNC field hockey takes on No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Katie Dixon (14) celebrates with teammates after scoring her first career goal as No. 1 UNC field hockey takes on No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Katie Dixon (14) celebrates with teammates after scoring her first career goal as No. 1 UNC field hockey takes on No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
UNC head coach Karen Shelton passes by a sign promoting the field hockey championship at the field bearing her name as No. 1 UNC field hockey takes on No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
UNC head coach Karen Shelton passes by a sign promoting the field hockey championship at the field bearing her name as No. 1 UNC field hockey takes on No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Tar Heel players huddle and get excited the game to restart after a rain delay as No. 1 UNC field hockey takes on No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Tar Heel players huddle and get excited the game to restart after a rain delay as No. 1 UNC field hockey takes on No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Erin Matson (1) looks for an open teammate to pass to as No. 1 UNC field hockey takes on No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Erin Matson (1) looks for an open teammate to pass to as No. 1 UNC field hockey takes on No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Erin Matson (1) takes a shot on goal as No. 1 UNC field hockey takes on No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Erin Matson (1) takes a shot on goal as No. 1 UNC field hockey takes on No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Madison Orobono (5) passes to an open teammate as No. 1 UNC field hockey takes on No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Madison Orobono (5) passes to an open teammate as No. 1 UNC field hockey takes on No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Abby Pitcairn (16) is surrounded by Iowa defenders near the goal as No. 1 UNC field hockey takes on No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Abby Pitcairn (16) is surrounded by Iowa defenders near the goal as No. 1 UNC field hockey takes on No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Erin Matson (1) celebrates after scoring a goal as No. 1 UNC field hockey takes on No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Erin Matson (1) celebrates after scoring a goal as No. 1 UNC field hockey takes on No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Madison Orobono (5) passes the ball to an open teammate as No. 1 UNC field hockey takes on No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Madison Orobono (5) passes the ball to an open teammate as No. 1 UNC field hockey takes on No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Amanda Hendry (30) makes a diving save as No. 1 UNC field hockey takes on No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Amanda Hendry (30) makes a diving save as No. 1 UNC field hockey takes on No. 4 Iowa in the NCAA semifinals at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
UNC field hockey players celebrate after defeating Iowa and advancing to their third straight national championship appearance at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
UNC field hockey players celebrate after defeating Iowa and advancing to their third straight national championship appearance at Karen Shelton Stadium on Friday, May 8. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
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