# North Carolina field hockey season updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/north-carolina-field-hockey-season-updates > Updated: 2026-10-24T00:46:04.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 3. The North Carolina field hockey team experienced a period of mixed results in October 2026. After suffering a 2-1 upset loss to No. 17 Liberty, where the team managed only two shots on goal, the No. 10 ranked Tar Heels faced No. 13 Syracuse. North Carolina secured a 2-1 victory against Syracuse at Karen Shelton Stadium. Despite Syracuse leveling the score in the fourth quarter, North Carolina responded with a corner strike from Ella Barbacci and a goal by Bruder. Goalkeeper Merritt Skubisz contributed three saves to help finalize the win. Following the Syracuse victory, the Tar Heels continued their momentum with a 5-0 road win against App State. Reese Anetsberger led the offensive effort with a career-high five-point performance, consisting of two goals and an assist, to maintain the program’s perfect record against the Mountaineers. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-24: North Carolina athletics secure multiple victories across soccer, volleyball, and field hockey North Carolina athletics saw success with a No. 2 women's soccer win over Stanford, a No. 23 volleyball victory against Cal, and a 5–0 field hockey shutout of App State. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wake-forest-defeats-north-carolina-4-3-in-field-hockey ### 2026-10-17: North Carolina field hockey defeats Syracuse 2-1 No. 10 North Carolina field hockey defeated No. 13 Syracuse 2-1, overcoming a fourth-quarter equalizer by Jess Liddell. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/north-carolina-field-hockey-defeats-syracuse-2-1 ### 2026-10-11: North Carolina field hockey faces Syracuse after upset loss to Liberty No. 9 North Carolina field hockey lost 2-1 to No. 17 Liberty. The Tar Heels now prepare to host No. 13 Syracuse this Sunday following the latest NFHCA rankings. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/north-carolina-field-hockey-faces-syracuse-after-upset-loss-to-liberty --- Cite as: North Carolina field hockey season updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/north-carolina-field-hockey-season-updates