UNC men’s lacrosse exits NCAA Tournament despite promising season

Posted May 23, 2026
It wasn’t supposed to end Saturday. UNC Men's Lacrosse spent the season reestablishing itself as a championship contender, seemingly poised to clinch their first Final Four berth in five years. But after failing to slow No. 6-seed Syracuse’s late scoring run on Saturday, the No. 3-seeded Tar Heels saw their season end just short of championship weekend. (Daily Tar Heel)

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