North Carolina field hockey faces Syracuse after upset loss to Liberty

The North Carolina field hockey team recently suffered a 2-1 upset loss against No. 17 Liberty in Lynchburg, Virginia. Despite a late fourth-quarter goal by sophomore Reese Anetsberger, the Tar Heels struggled offensively, managing only two shots on goal throughout the match.

Following this result, the No. 13 ranked Syracuse University prepares to face No. 10 North Carolina this Sunday at Karen Shelton Stadium. The matchup comes as the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) released its seventh regular-season poll, which saw Maryland move to the top spot, followed by Northwestern and Connecticut.