After losing four straight including a 9-0 decision to D-1 powerhouse Liberty, UNC hockey club bounced back with a 7-1 home win over Elon, backed by a hat trick from Andrew Pi, and split two on the road at Alabama. The Heels fell 7-1 to Alabama and the next night won 6-3 to improve their season record to 4-5. Six players scored against Alabama in the win as UNC had 39 shots.
Earlier, UNC lost 6-4 to Va, Tech, 5-3 and 5-2 to Kentucky in Hillsborough.
After games with Illinois and two at Stephen Russell Memorial in Morrisville, the Heels will meet N.C. State Oct. 23 in Morrisville before hosting four straight at home—State, Robert Morris (2), Wake Forest. Three road games follow Nov. 15-21 to close out the first portion of the season. Games resume Jan. 8 after exams and holiday break.