UNC's Erin Matson denied opportunity to try out for Olympics spot
Posted on AllSides April 5th, 2024
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UNC Field Hockey head coach Erin Matson is lifted up by her team after defeating the Northwestern Wildcats for the national title in 2023. Photo:Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images UNC's 24-year-old field hockey coach Erin Matson — the most decorated college field hockey player of all time — has been barred from trying out for the U.S. Olympic field hockey team. Why it matters: The decision means that Matson, who sports the nickname the "Michael Jordan of Field Hockey," won't be able to participate in the 2024 Olympics. Driving...