Shelton is the winningest coach in the sport's history, with a career record of 745-172-9. She also leads the way in NCAA championships as well as NCAA Tournament appearances, victories and games played.
Carolina will face UCLA in the finals on Monday at 6 p.m. as the Tar Heels look to secure the 22nd NCAA National Championship in program history.
The Tar Heels will face the tournament's top overall seed Florida State in the national semifinals on Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. at Wake Med Soccer Park in Cary. It will be the team's 31st appearance in the College Cup.
The title, Carolina's fourth in the past five years, gives the Tar Heels a total of 10 — more than any other Division I field hockey program. Carolina finished 21-0 for the fifth undefeated season in program history.