News for 21 November 2022
All the news for Monday 21 November 2022
Tigers can roar on without Marhan, says Razie
PETALING JAYA: The combo of Razie Rahim and Marhan Jalil at the heart of the defence have served the Speedy Tigers well in the past.
“India Would Be One Of My Top Picks For FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup”: Stephan Veen
New Delhi: As the clock ticks closer to the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s Hockey World Cup Bhubaneswar-Rourkela 2023, with less than 100 days to go, Hockey India launches Favourite World Cup Memory which will bring hockey fans unknown facts, fun anecdotes and special moments for hockey stars around the world who have achieved the pinnacle at this prestigious event in the previous years.
Tickets go on Sale for FIH Hockey Indoor World Cup 2023
Tickets sales have opened for the historic FIH Hockey Indoor World Cup South Africa 2023, presented by SPAR. It’s the first time that the World Cup has taken place outside of Europe and first senior World Cup event hosted on African Soil and specatators have the chance to secure their tickets to witness the 12 best Mens and Womens teams fight for the title in Pretoria.
NSW Pride Men go back-to-back
By Adam Clifford
NSW Pride have defended their inaugural Sultana Bran Hockey One League Men’s title with a 2-0 win against the Perth Thundersticks courtesy of a world class tomahawk goal from Ky Willott.
Watsonians and Grange still in charge at the top of the Scottish Premierships
Grange comfortably held on to pole position in the men`s Premiership after seeing off bottom side FMGM Monarchs 5-2 on Tayside. Joe Waterston and Fraser Heigh put the Edinburgh side two up before Ross Glashan pulled one back at a penalty corner just before the interval. Duncan Riddell, Heigh again and Aussie Dylan Bean added three more to the Grange tally in the second half before Glashan scored again for Monarchs.
Great action in the Scottish Cup with a couple of close encounters
Grange men took their unbeaten league record into the cup with a 3-1 win over fifth placed Watsonians. A rocket shot into the roof of the Watsonians net by Fraser Heigh in only three minutes set the tone, but by the interval Ronan Kingsburgh had levelled. However, any shock was stifled by an open play strike from Grange`s Rory McCann and the destiny of the tie was sealed by another goal from Heigh in the final quarter.
It's dream come true as Strathmore University lift title
By Washington Onyango
Strathmore University Gilly Okumu (L) Grace Bwire celebrate a goal against Lakers during their KHU League Match on October 29, 2022 at the City Park Hockey stadium. (Kelly Ayodi,Standard)
Strathmore University Scorpions are the 2022 Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) women’s Premier League champions.
North Carolina wins 2022 DI field hockey national championship
North Carolina defeated Northwestern 2-1 in Sunday's Division I field hockey national title game. The win for the Tar Heels marks North Carolina's 10th championship, more than any other program. It is also North Carolina's fourth title in the last five years.
Field Hockey Wins 10th NCAA Title
Box Score STORRS, Conn. – North Carolina capped a perfect season with the program's 10th trophy, beating Northwestern 2-1 Sunday afternoon to claim the 2022 NCAA Field Hockey Championship.
UNC field hockey claims tenth NCAA title with 2-1 triumph over Northwestern
By Jarrett Kidd
The UNC field hockey team celebrates their victory after the NCAA Field Hockey Championship game against Northwestern in Storrs, Conn. on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. UNC beat Northwestern 2-1. Photo by Jerome Ibrahim | The Daily Tar Heel
STORRS, Conn.— The No. 1 North Carolina field hockey team (21-0) defeated the Northwestern Wildcats (20-5) to clinch the national championship with a final score of 2-1 on Sunday.
UNC field hockey avenges last year's loss to Northwestern in defining championship win
By Shelby Swanson
The UNC field hockey team lifts head coach Karen Shelton while celebrating their victory after the NCAA Field Hockey Championship game against Northwestern in Storrs, Conn. on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. UNC beat Northwestern 2-1. Photo by Jerome Ibrahim | The Daily Tar Heel
STORRS, Conn. — Despite her best efforts, head coach Karen Shelton couldn’t reign in her team’s excitement following their national championship win.
Penalty corner goal sets UNC field hockey up for national championship victory
By Jarrett Kidd
UNC first-year forward/midfield Ashley Sessa (3) shoots the ball during the NCAA Field Hockey Championship game against Northwestern in Storrs, Conn. on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. UNC beat Northwestern 2-1. Photo by Jerome Ibrahim | The Daily Tar Heel
STORRS, Conn.— The North Carolina penalty corner has been a work in progress.
The seniors that guided UNC field hockey to a national championship
By Jarrett Kidd
UNC field hockey team celebrates their National Chamiponship victory against No. 3 Northwestern on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, at George J. Sherman Sports Complex in Storrs, Conn. UNC won 2-1. Photo by Jerome Ibrahim | The Daily Tar Heel
UNC senior forward, Erin Matson (1) plays in the National Champion ship game against No. 3 Northwestern on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, at George J. Sherman Sports Complex in Storrs, Conn. UNC won 2-1.
Covering Erin Matson, the greatest of all time
By Shelby Swanson
UNC senior forward, Erin Matson (1), hits the ball during the game against No. 3 Northwestern on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. UNC won 2-1. Photo by Jerome Ibrahim | The Daily Tar Heel
It’s hard to cover Erin Matson.
Her reverse shots and eyes-in-the-back-of-her-head vision have proved nearly unstoppable for five years now. Matson has accrued five consecutive ACC Offensive Player of the Year accolades and four NCAA titles. As of Sunday, she’s scored the game-winning goal in her last two national championship games.
A look at the toughest games in UNC field hockey’s championship season
By Guillermo Molero
The UNC field hockey team celebrates their ACC Championship win against UVA at the Jack Katz Stadium in Durham, N.C. on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. UNC beat UVA 3-2. Photo by Heather Diehl | The Daily Tar Heel
Before claiming the national championship in Storrs, Conn. this weekend, the North Carolina field hockey team went undefeated in the regular season and in ACC Championship play, earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Northwestern falls 2-1 to North Carolina in national championship heartbreaker
Gabriela Carroll
Alia Marshall runs with the ball. Marshall assisted on the only Northwestern goal in the 2-1 national championship defeat. Gabriela Carroll
STORRS, CONN. — Northwestern’s quest to hold onto its title as national champions ended in heartbreak Sunday with a 2-1 loss against North Carolina.
Northwestern’s sluggish offensive performance was its downfall in championship loss
Skye Swann
Fifth-year defender Kayla Blas passes the ball to a teammate. Blas served as a backbone and a leader for the Wildcats this season. Angeli Mittal
In its final matchup on the biggest stage, Northwestern fell short against an undefeated North Carolina team, losing the NCAA Division I Field Hockey Championship.