Erin Matson scored in overtime to lead No. 1 UNC field hockey to a national championship victory over No. 2 Michigan at Karen Shelton Stadium on Sunday, May 9.

Madison Orobono (5) waves to the crowd as she is introduced as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Madison Orobono (5) waves to the crowd as she is introduced as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Michigan's starters huddle before the start of the game as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Michigan’s starters huddle before the start of the game as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Courtnie Williamson (25) passes the ball downfield as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Courtnie Williamson (25) passes the ball downfield as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Cassie Sumfest (12) celebrates with Erin Matson (1) after the Tar Heels score a goal as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Cassie Sumfest (12) celebrates with Erin Matson (1) after the Tar Heels score a goal as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Paityn Wirth (10) looks for an open pass near the goal box as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Paityn Wirth (10) looks for an open pass near the goal box as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Michigan players celebrate after scoring a goal as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Michigan players celebrate after scoring a goal as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Erin Matson (1) puts pressure on Michigan's defense as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Erin Matson (1) puts pressure on Michigan’s defense as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Eva Smolenaars (21) prepares to insert a penalty corner as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Eva Smolenaars (21) prepares to insert a penalty corner as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Paityn Wirth (10) dribbles the ball downfield as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Paityn Wirth (10) dribbles the ball downfield as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
UNC players huddle before a penalty corner as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
UNC players huddle before a penalty corner as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Bryn Boylan (6) celebrates with Courtnie Williamson (25) after scoring on a penalty shot as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Bryn Boylan (6) celebrates with Courtnie Williamson (25) after scoring on a penalty shot as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Bryn Boylan (6) celebrates after scoring a goal on a penalty shot as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Bryn Boylan (6) celebrates after scoring a goal on a penalty shot as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kierstan Thomassey (35) passes the ball downfield while being pressured by Michigan's attackers as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kierstan Thomassey (35) passes the ball downfield while being pressured by Michigan’s attackers as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Katie Dixon (14) celebrates with Erin Matson (1) after the Tar Heels score a goal as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Katie Dixon (14) celebrates with Erin Matson (1) after the Tar Heels score a goal as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Cassie Sumfest (12) gets a pass off while under pressure as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Cassie Sumfest (12) gets a pass off while under pressure as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Erin Matson (1) prepares to take the shot that will become the game-winning goal as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Erin Matson (1) prepares to take the shot that will become the game-winning goal as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Erin Matson (1) celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Erin Matson (1) celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Erin Matson (1) celebrates with Meredith Sholder (2) after scoring the game-winning goal as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Erin Matson (1) celebrates with Meredith Sholder (2) after scoring the game-winning goal as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
UNC players rush the field after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
UNC players rush the field after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime as UNC faces off against Michigan in the national championship on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
UNC field hockey players celebrate after winning the national championship in overtime against Michigan on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
UNC field hockey players celebrate after winning the national championship in overtime against Michigan on Sunday, May 9 at Karen Shelton Stadium. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
UNC field hockey captains (from left to right) Erin Matson, Courtnie Williamson and Amanda Hendry put up the "9" to signify the number of national championships that the program has won after the victory against Michigan at Karen Shelton Stadium on Sunday, May 9. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
UNC field hockey captains (from left to right) Erin Matson, Courtnie Williamson and Amanda Hendry put up the “9” to signify the number of national championships that the program has won after the victory against Michigan at Karen Shelton Stadium on Sunday, May 9. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Head coach Karen Shelton breaks the huddle with the UNC field hockey team for the final time this season after the national championship win over Michigan at Karen Shelton Stadium on Sunday, May 9. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Head coach Karen Shelton breaks the huddle with the UNC field hockey team for the final time this season after the national championship win over Michigan at Karen Shelton Stadium on Sunday, May 9. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
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