The Rematch: How UNC, Northwestern Got to the NCAA Women's Lacrosse Championship Game

Posted May 23, 2026
The 2026 NCAA Championship is set, and it’s a rematch everyone has been waiting for. Top-seeded Northwestern and defending national champion North Carolina will meet Sunday at noon on ESPN in a rematch of the 2025 title, as two of the sport’s premier programs battle once again with a title on the line. UNC enters searching for back-to-back championships. (Inside Lacrosse)

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