By Layne McNary. CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The App State field hockey team suffered its first setback of the season Friday, falling 5-0 to No. 2 North Carolina.
The Mountaineers (4-1) couldn’t find their rhythm against the Tar Heels (5-0), falling behind early. Lise Boekaar, Frederique Grimbergen and Kate Richardson each had a shot on goal, but none found the back of the cage.
How It Happened
1st Quarter: The Tar Heels started fast, scoring less than a minute into the game. App State had chances in the striking circle but failed to get a shot off. North Carolina scored again late in the first period to make it 2-0.
2nd Quarter: The period was a back-and-forth affair, but with about three minutes left, the Tar Heels scored twice within 20 seconds to take a 4-0 lead into halftime.
3rd Quarter: North Carolina scored its fifth goal of the game with 9:50 remaining in the period. The Mountaineers kept up the pressure, earning their first penalty corner of the game, but the Tar Heels maintained their 5-0 lead.
4th Quarter: The Mountaineers continued to press in the period, with Boekaar and Richardson each getting a shot on goal and the team earning another penalty corner. Despite their limited opportunities, they couldn’t get past the UNC goalkeeper, ultimately losing their first game of the season.
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