U.S. Women's Field Hockey Team Stays Unbeaten In Olympic Play

Posted Aug 11, 2016
The U.S. scored two goals in the first five minutes of play and rolled to a 6-1 win over Japan Wednesday in Olympic women’s field hockey action. Team USA, ranked No. 5 in the world, remains undefeated in Olympic play. Goalkeeper Jackie Briggs, one of five Tar Heels on the team, has given up just three goals in the first three Olympic games. (GoHeels.com)

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