Tar Heel Field Hockey Advances With Win Over Buckeyes

Posted Nov 15, 2009
Behind a two-goal performance from senior Danielle Forword, third-ranked North Carolina defeated No. 16 Ohio State 4-1 Saturday afternoon in the first round of NCAA Tournament play at Wake Forest's Kentner Stadium. UNC improved to 17-2 with the win, while the Buckeyes saw their season end with a 13-7 mark. Making their 26th appearance in the NCAA field, the Tar Heels advanced to a second round game on?Sunday at 2 p.m. (Tar Heel Blue)

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