October 21, 1998

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - After a string of three tough road losses, the fifth-ranked North Carolina field hockey team enjoyed a convincing win Wednesday evening at Navy Field. The Tar Heels beat visiting Radford University 6-0 on goals by four different players.

"When you lose three straight, of course you want to win again," UNC coach Karen Shelton said. "This was a good night for us. In the second half, I thought we played with a lot of energy and did a good job of involving everyone."

Senior forward Nancy Pelligreen scored first for the Tar Heels, on a penalty corner with 5:59 remaining in the first half. Sophomore forward Kate Sidebottom added another goal 3:55 before the half. Freshman Katie McDonald scored two second half goals, one on a penalty corner. Sophomore back Jana Toepel also scored on a penalty corner and Pelligreen added the sixth goal with :56 left in the game.

Carolina improved to 10-4 while Radford fell to 7-8. The No. 5 Tar Heels host No. 6 Boston College Saturday at Navy Field. Game time is 1 p.m.

Game summary:
Goals: UNC-Nancy Pelligreen (Erin Cox, Kristen McCann, Moira McFadden), 5:59, 1st; Kate Sidebottom (Pelligreen), 3:55, 1st; Katie McDonald (Holly Huff), 27:30, 2nd; Jana Toepel (Cox, Huff), 23:23, 2nd; McDonald, 7:19, 2nd; Pelligreen (Toepel), :56, 2nd.

Shots on goal: RU-2, UNC-22

Goalkeeper saves: RU-9, UNC-1

Defensive saves: RU-1, UNC-0

Penalty corners: RU-2, UNC-12