PREVIEW: No. 13 USWNT Looks To Stay Perfect in Final Pool Play Match

No. 13 United States is set to play their final game in pool play with a matchup against No. 9 New Zealand, an opponent the United States hosted back in early December. The United Eagles sit 2-0 after shutouts vs No. 6 host India and No. 19 Italy. First pass back is set for 6:30 a.m. ET and can be viewed on CBS Sports Network.

Weekend Spotlight: Top Conferences Set to Clash for Second Straight Weekend

North Carolina is set to host the ACC/Ivy League clash in Chapel Hill this weekend // photo cred: Larry Gattens

Aug. 31

Big Ten/ACC Challenge  

#1 Northwestern vs # 18 Duke – 3 p.m. ET  

Last Time They Met: Clara Roth scored twice in a 3-0 Northwestern win last season. The Wildcats outshot the Blue Devils 16-3 and Annabel Skubisz made one save in the shutout.  

Players to Watch  

Bente Baekers (NU): The Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week scored six goals in her first two games this season including a third quarter hattrick against #23 Maine. She tallied 21 shots on the weekend.   

Brynn Crouse (DU): The freshman scored her first career goal off a rebound from a penalty corner in a 2-1 shootout win over #8 Rutgers.  

USAFH: Youth Dominates in 16-0 Win over Trinidad & Tobago

Logo Credit: USA Field Hockey

Jan. 19 —

Erin Matson, Beth Yeager, and Hope Rose combined for 10 goals and five assists as No. 15 USA opened the 2022 Pan American Cup with a dominant 16-0 win over No. 46 Trinidad and Tobago.  

With the USWNT experiencing a youth movement, the youth made their presence felt early and often as five players under the age of 22 recorded multiple points in the contest.