UNC Goalie Alex Bassil Named ACC Men’s Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Week

Posted Apr 24, 2018
He may have started the year as UNC’s fourth string goalie, but junior Alex Bassil, who started the Tar Heels’ last five games after injuries and other issues, was named the ACC Men’s Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Week on Monday following a career-best performance on Saturday. Bassil made 14 saves in the Tar Heels’ 10-9 win over No. 14 Notre Dame. (Chapelboro.com)

Related: Lacrosse

UNC Women’s Lacrosse Blows Past Clemson, 17-6, To Advance To Thursday’s Quarterfinal
UNC Women's Lacrosse blew past Clemson, 17-6, in the NCAA Tournament second round Sunday (Highlights). The Tar Heels face the winner of Stanford-Michigan on Thursday...
Sun May 10, 2026

UNC Women’s Lacrosse begins NCAA title run, spurred by defense...and some cursing
UNC Women's Lacrosse begins its title defense as one of the most decorated teams in the country. The Tar Heels placed seven players on USA...
Sun May 10, 2026

UNC Women's Lacrosse Opens NCAA Tournament Play vs. Clemson Sunday
No. 2 seed UNC Women's Lacrosse opens NCAA Tournament play Sunday, May 10 at noon on Dorrance Field. The Tar Heels face Clemson, who defeated...
Sun May 10, 2026

Dominic Pietramala Breaks UNC Career & NCAA Tournament Records In Men's Lacrosse Win Over UAlbany
Dominic Pietramala's 10 goals fueled UNC Men's Lacrosse over UAlbany 24-6, on Saturday in the NCAA Tournament first round (Highlights). Pietramala became UNC's career goals...
Sat May 9, 2026