Desperate Tar Heels win ACC, should have chance to defend NCAA title in men’s lacrosse

Posted May 1, 2017
North Carolina not only saved its men’s lacrosse season, but the Tar Heels picked up an Atlantic Coast Conference championship along the way. So the reigning national champions should have a chance to defend their title in May. “We had to do this or this would be the end,” junior attackman Chris Cloutier said. “It’s also something that pushes us.” (Burlington Times News)

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