University of Richmond Athletics
University of Richmond
(9-7, 4-1)
North Carolina
(15-1, 6-1)
Spiders Avoid Shutout Against No. 1 North Carolina
10/24/2025 | Field Hockey
Richmond, now 9-7 on the year, will return to Richmond to celebrate Senior Day on Sunday, Oct. 26, hosting William & Mary (1-13) for a 4 p.m. contest at Crenshaw Field. The game will be streamed stateside on ESPN+ and internationally on the Atlantic 10 Network.
In a tale of two halves, Richmond was able to turn the page after halftime. In the second half, UR was even on shots (8-8) while having the upper hand in penalty corners (3-2) all in the fourth quarter.
Valen Luna Paratore broke up the shutout in the 52nd minute. Clara Larripa stole the ball and drove through multiple defenders to find Luna Paratore in front of the goalkeeper for her fourth goal of the season. Larripa tallied her seventh helper.
Luna Paratore's goal was first time since 2000 that the Spiders scored on the Tar Heels.
UR goalkeeper Amanda Cimillo faced 13 shots and made seven saves.
UNC took a 5-0 lead into halftime, holding possession for most of the half. The Tar Heels fired off 15 shots and collected five penalty corners while not allowing UR a shot or corner.
Team Stats
Dani Mendez (9)
Assisted By: Reese Anetsberger
GOAL by North Carolina Dani Mendez (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Reese Anetsberger, goal number 9 for season.
10:38
Dani Mendez (10)
GOAL by North Carolina Dani Mendez, goal number 10 for season.
11:20
Ryleigh Heck (14)
Assisted By: Charly Bruder
GOAL by North Carolina Ryleigh Heck, Assist by Charly Bruder, goal number 14 for season.
17:49
Ryleigh Heck (15)
Assisted By: Eliza Perrin
GOAL by North Carolina Ryleigh Heck, Assist by Eliza Perrin, goal number 15 for season.
23:07
Charly Bruder (15)
Assisted By: Reese Anetsberger , Dani Mendez
GOAL by North Carolina Charly Bruder, Assist by Reese Anetsberger and Dani Mendez, goal number 15 for season.
25:21
Ryleigh Heck (15)
Assisted By: Sanne Hak
GOAL by North Carolina Ryleigh Heck, Assist by Sanne Hak, goal number 15 for season.
43:52
Valen Luna Paratore (4)
Assisted By: Clara Larripa
GOAL by Richmond Valen Luna Paratore, Assist by Clara Larripa, goal number 4 for season.
51:40
