North Carolina Ends Northwestern's Streak at 41

Posted Apr 19, 2010
In a rematch of last year's national championship game, No. 2 North Carolina broke No. 1 Northwestern's 41-game winning streak with an 18-16 victory Sunday afternoon. The loss was the Wildcats' first since falling to Pennsylvania 11-7 on April 27, 2008. The Tar Heels (13-1) are the only team to score 18 goals against the Cats (12-1) since they gained varsity status in 2002. (Lacrosse Magazine)

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