Sophomore Goalie Leads Tar Heels to Victory | Charlotte News

North Carolina field hockey surged back with two big wins, led by sophomore goalie Merritt Skubisz, who’s emerged as a game-changing force. In a nail-biting overtime shootout against No. 2 Princeton — ending 1-0 — Skubisz made critical saves, including a diving stop in the second quarter, and held strong through 15 shots to earn her first career shutout earlier this week. Playing every minute in three of four games, she’s transformed from a bench player into a clutch performer trusted by coach Erin Matson and teammates like Sofia Ferri, who credited her for the win. With her confidence soaring and defense backing her every step, Skubisz is proving to be the Tar Heels’ most vital asset as they climb the ranks. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2e5eb23c2cf4bb4f