Celebrating The Defense That Built The UNC Women's Lacrosse Dynasty

Posted Mar 21, 2026
No. 1 UNC Women's Lacrosse outscored its competition 156-50 this season and holds a 30-game win streak, the sixth longest streak in Division I history. For 20 years, assistant coach Phil Barnes helped set the foundation of excellence that led to three national titles, working with defense and goalkeepers while also overseeing the program's recruiting. (GoHeels.com)

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