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Marie McCool Helps U.S. Down Canada For Women's Lacrosse World TitleNorth Carolina products Marie McCool and Laura Zimmerman each scored twice as the United States withstood its toughest test of the last 10 days, defeating Canada 10-5 in the gold medal game of the FIL Women's World Cup on a rainy Saturday afternoon at Surrey Sports Park in Guildford, England. Former Tar Heel defender Jen Russell was named to the All-World Team. (GoHeels.com)
Former UNC Athletes Among Group Buying Carolina Coffee ShopLast month, a group of investors bought the Carolina Coffee Shop, a Franklin Street institution, which had been on the market this spring. Among the investors are UNC soccer legend Heather O’Reilly and her husband David Werry, a former UNC lacrosse player. The 95-year-old Carolina Coffee Shop is the oldest restaurant in Chapel Hill still operating in its original location. (Raleigh News & Observer)
Tar Heels Finish Top 10 In All-Sport CompetitionThe University of North Carolina was one of six athletic programs to finish in the top 10 in both the men's and women's standings in the 2016-17 Capital One Cup, which measures top 10-finishes in NCAA Championship play and coaches' polls in 20 men's and 21 women's sports. The Tar Heels finished third in the men's standings and ninth in the women's this year. (GoHeels.com)
Jen Russell Leads U.S. Past Australia in Women's Lacrosse World CupA dominating stretch midway through the first half carried the United States women's lacrosse team to a 15-8 victory over longtime nemesis Australia during pool play at the 2017 FIL Rathbones World Cup in Guildford, England on Friday afternoon. Former North Carolina All-America Jen Russell, a veteran defender for the U.S. team, was named the Player of the Match. (GoHeels.com)
Marie McCool Helps Lead U.S. Past Scotland in Women's Lacrosse World CupNorth Carolina senior Marie McCool scored three goals as the United States opened defense of its women's lacrosse world championship with a 19-3 victory over Scotland at the 2017 FIL Rathbones World Cup in Guildford, England on Thursday. Tar Heel alumna Laura Zimmerman also scored a goal for the USA. A record 25 nations are competing in the World Cup. (GoHeels.com)
Record 385 Tar Heels Named To ACC Academic Honor RollA record 385 North Carolina student-athletes have been named to the 2016-17 Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Honor Roll, announced Thursday by the league. It's the second year in a row and the fourth time in the past five years that UNC has established a new high and the fifth year in a row that more than 300 Tar Heel student-athletes have been honored. (GoHeels.com)
Four Tar Heels Start Women's Lacrosse World Cup Quest July 13Four UNC products will be among the 19 active players on the United States roster seeking the 2017 Women's World Cup July 13-22 in Guildford, England. Rising Tar Heel senior midfielder Marie McCool will join Carolina graduates defender Kristen Carr (UNC 2010), defender Jen Russell (UNC '10) and midfielder Laura Zimmerman (UNC '13) on the American squad. (GoHeels.com)
UNC finishes 5th nationally in race for the Learfield Directors’ CupUNC finished fifth in the final 2016-17 Learfield Directors' Cup standings, the Tar Heels' 11th top-five and 20th top-10 finish in the 24-year history of the award. It marks the 18th time UNC is the highest-ranked ACC program. The Directors' Cup measures NCAA post-season competitive success and awards points to a maximum of 10 men's and 10 women's programs per school. (GoHeels.com)
Five Tar Heels Named Men's Lacrosse All-ACC AcademicFive members of coach Joe Breschi's 2017 ACC men's lacrosse championship team headline the All-ACC Academic Men's Lacrosse Team as announced Tuesday. Senior midfielder Stephen Kelly of Lutherville, Md., and senior defenseman Austin Pifani of Roslyn, Pa., were both named to the All-ACC Academic Team for the third time in their careers. (GoHeels.com)
Marie McCool Named ACC Scholar-Athlete Of The Year For LacrosseNorth Carolina junior Marie McCool has been named the 2017 ACC Women's Lacrosse Scholar-Athlete of the Year and headlines the All-ACC Academic Women's Lacrosse Team, announced Tuesday by Commissioner John Swofford. A midfielder from Moorestown, N.J., McCool was a 2017 Tewaaraton Award finalist and a two-time IWLCA first-team All-American. (GoHeels.com)
UNC's Cunningham focused on $100 million facility projectUNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham has long talked about the need to build an indoor football practice facility or upgrade the aging home to the school's soccer and lacrosse programs. That work has finally begun as part of a roughly $100 million project, one that has left a big hole near the middle of campus and will force a dozen programs to adjust practice or game routines for the coming year. (Associated Press)
Molly Hendrick Joins Ohio State Women's Lacrosse StaffBuckeye assistant coach Jill Byers has been promoted to associate head coach, while newcomer Molly Hendrick will take on the role of assistant coach. Hendrick finished her playing career at UNC this past spring as one of the best players in program history. She was a two-time All-American and three-time All-ACC honoree, ending her career with 186 goals and 220 points. (GoHeels.com)
Marie McCool Nominated For Honda Sports AwardMarie McCool of North Carolina, Kenzie Kent from Boston College, Stony Brook University's Kylie Ohlmiller and Zoe Stukenberg from the University of Maryland are the four nominees for the Honda Sport Award for Lacrosse. The Honda Sport Award has been presented by the CWSA for the past 41 years to the top women athletes in 12 NCAA-sanctioned sports. (GoHeels.com)
UNC Has Six Players Selected in Major League Lacrosse DraftThis past Sunday, six UNC men’s lacrosse players heard their names called during the annual Major League Lacrosse draft–which was held in Boston. ACC Defender of the Year, and First Team All-American selection, Austin Pifani was the first Tar Heel selected when the New York Lizards chose him in the second round with the 14th overall pick. (Chapelboro.com)
2016-2017 was an incredible year for North Carolina athleticsA national championship, five Final Fours (or NCAA Tournament semi-finals), and five ACC regular season or tournament championships. There were also awards won and records set—both individual and team achievements. At times, it seems easy to take the success that Carolina has had for granted and just brush it off as another typical year for the Tar Heels. (Tar Heel Blog)
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