'A powerful leader': UNC's Erin Matson becomes youngest ACC Female Athlete of the Year
Posted May 28, 2020
Erin Matson, a sophomore forward on the North Carolina field hockey team, was named recipient of the 2019-2020 Mary Garber ACC Female Athlete of the Year Award. Matson became the youngest player ever to win the award and is the ninth UNC athlete to receive the honor. Initially, Matson wasn’t fully aware of the historic value the recognition held.
(Daily Tar Heel)
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