University of North Carolina Athletics
USA Takes Second At Champions Challenge
June 27, 2011 | Field Hockey
June 27, 2011
The U.S. Field Hockey National Team finished second at the Champions Challenge in Dublin, Ireland, after falling 3-2 to Japan in the title match on Sunday. Four Tar Heels were part of the 18-player U.S. team roster for the event.
The U.S. led 2-0 after goals by former Wake Forest player Michelle Kasold, who is from Chapel Hill, and former Maryland player Katie O'Donnell. But Japan scored on a corner a minute before the break to pull within one, then tied the game on a penalty stroke in the 41st minute. In the final minute of play with the score tied 2-2, Japan drew a corner and was able to capitalize, pulling ahead with seconds remaining on the clock to claim the championship.
Representing UNC were Katelyn Falgowski, who is a rising senior on the Tar Heel squad, and former Carolina players Rachel Dawson, Jackie Kintzer and Amy (Tran) Swensen.
For full Champions Challenge results, click here.
For more on USA Field Hockey and the national teams, click here.
