CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The App State field hockey team suffered its first setback of the season Friday, falling 5-0 to No. 2 North Carolina.
The Mountaineers (4-1) couldn't find their rhythm against the Tar Heels (5-0), falling behind early.
Lise Boekaar,
Frederique Grimbergen and
Kate Richardson each had a shot on goal, but none found the back of the cage.
How It Happened
1st: The Tar Heels started fast, scoring less than a minute into the game. App State had chances in the striking circle but failed to get a shot off. North Carolina scored again late in the first period to make it 2-0.
2nd: The period was a back-and-forth affair, but with about three minutes left, the Tar Heels scored twice within 20 seconds to take a 4-0 lead into halftime.
3rd: North Carolina scored its fifth goal of the game with 9:50 remaining in the period. The Mountaineers kept up the pressure, earning their first penalty corner of the game, but the Tar Heels maintained their 5-0 lead.
4th: The Mountaineers continued to press in the period, with Boekaar and Richardson each getting a shot on goal and the team earning another penalty corner. Despite their limited opportunities, they couldn't get past the UNC goalkeeper, ultimately losing their first game of the season.
Match Notes
Goals
App State: N/A
UNC: Bruder (2), Hak (1), Heck (1), Mendez (1)
Assists
App State: N/A
UNC: Anetsberger (1), Hak (1), Heck (2), Notine (1)
Winning Goalie- Katie Wimmer (5-0): 0 saves, 0 goals allowed
Losing Goalie-
Claire Grenis (4-1): 5 saves, 5 goals allowed
Up Next
The Mountaineers return to Boone, N.C., to begin conference play against the Ohio Bobcats next Friday. The match is scheduled for 3 p.m. at the Dr. Jan C. Watson Field at the Brandon & Erica M. Adcock Field Hockey Complex.
