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Shutout Win Kicks Off Spring For Field Hockey

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Behind two goals from junior Erin Matson and an eight-save day from senior Amanda Hendry, the North Carolina field hockey team opened the spring portion of its schedule Friday afternoon with a 2-0 win over Louisville at Karen Shelton Stadium.

Playing under sunny skies, the Tar Heels improved to 11-1 overall, tacking on another win their 10-1 record from the fall. Louisville fell to 8-3.

"It's fun to play somebody else," UNC coach Karen Shelton said. "It's been a long preseason, and I think our kids have prepared really well.