CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - In the last game of the 2016 season, Appalachian State University field hockey fumbled to No. 5 North Carolina 9-1 on Sunday at the Francis E. Henry Stadium. Melissa Nobile scored App’s only goal of the afternoon.
In the first 18 minutes of the half, the Mountaineers (1-15) countered many of UNC’s attacks. Goalkeeper Rachel Gaines kicked away many Tar Heel shot attempts, and the defensive front broke up many of UNC’s plays. App State’s defense appeared to put a hold on the No.