Expectations are always very high for the UNC Field Hockey team, and this year is no exception.
Leading up to the start of the 2025 season, Erin Matson and the Tar Heels have been named the No. 1 team in the annual Preseason ACC coaches poll.
Serving as the eight-time reigning conference champions, North Carolina earned six first place votes. The next closest was rival Duke, who earned two first place nominations.
In addition, a trio of Tar Heels earned Preseason All-ACC honors:
Sietske Bruning and Ryleigh Heck are no stranger to preseason accolades, earning a spot on the Preseason All-ACC squad for the third season in a row.