UNC Lacrosse
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UNC Women's Lacrosse Voted Unanimous No. 1 In IWLCA Coaches Poll
UNC Women's Lacrosse was unanimously voted No. 1 in this week's IWLCA Coaches Poll. This marks the first time the Tar Heels have held the top spot since week five of the 2023 season. Carolina defeated previous No. 1 Boston College, 12-11, on Saturday to snap the Eagles' 21-game winning streak. UNC is now the nation's only undefeated team. (
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No. 8 UNC Men's Lacrosse Starts 1-0 In ACC Play, Defeats Virginia, 18-9
The No. 8 UNC men's lacrosse team (8-2, 1-0) defeated Virginia (5-6, 0-2 ACC) 18-9, in the ACC opener for the Tar Heels (
Highlights). Dominic Pietramala (four goals) and Owen Duffy (three goals, two assists) led the Tar Heel offense Saturday. Nine different Tar Heels hit the back of the net. It was UNC's first win over the Cavaliers in Chapel Hill since 2016. (
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No. 2 UNC Women’s Lacrosse Takes Down No. 1 Boston College In Saturday Thriller
No. 2 UNC women's lacrosse used timely offense and a stingy second-half defense to beat No. 1 Boston College on Saturday at Dorrance Field (
Highlights). BC got off to a hot start, scoring the first four goals of the game, but UNC chipped away, taking its first lead at 11-10 with 6:24 left. The Tar Heels added another goal and ran out the clock to win 12-10. (
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UNC Women's Lacrosse Set For 1 vs. 2 Showdown With Boston College Saturday
No. 2 UNC Women's Lacrosse hosts No. 1 Boston College in a showdown between the country's top two teams on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Dorrance Field. The game will air on ESPNU. North Carolina and Boston College are the only undefeated teams remaining in the country this season, and the Tar Heels have defeated seven Top-25 teams this season. (
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Chloe Humphrey, Ellie Traggio Earn Weekly ACC Women's Lacrosse Honors
UNC freshman attacker Chloe Humphrey has been named IWLCA and ACC Offensive Player of the week, while junior defender Ellie Traggio claimed ACC Defensive Player of the Week for their performances in wins over two Top 25 teams, No. 3 Northwestern and No. 20 Notre Dame, last week. It's Humphrey's first national honor and second ACC recognition. (
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No. 2 UNC Women’s Lacrosse Blows Out No. 20 Notre Dame in Three Quarters
No. 2 UNC Women's Lacrosse held No. 20 Notre Dame scoreless over the final 24 minutes of game action to blow past the Fighting Irish, 14-3, in a weather-shortened contest Sunday (
Highlights). The Tar Heels finished the game on an 8-0 run before weather caused a delay at the post-third quarter break. The Tar Heels improved to 11-0 (6-0 ACC). (
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No. 2 UNC Women's Lacrosse Finishes Off Road Swing at No. 20 Notre Dame Sunday
No. 2 North Carolina women's lacrosse will finish off its three-game road swing when it takes on No. 20 Notre Dame on Sunday. First draw is set for 3 p.m. ET at Arlotta Stadium. The game will air on ACC Network with Jay Alter and Charlotte North on the call. UNC and Boston College are the only undefeated teams remaining in the country this season. (
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No. 5 UNC Men's Lacrosse Falls To No. 9 Army, 13-12
The fifth-ranked North Carolina men's lacrosse team (7-2) fell to No. 9 Army (8-1), 13-12, Saturday afternoon in nonconference action. Owen Duffy led the Tar Heels with six points on the day (three goals, three assists). Dominic Pietramala (three goals), Ryan Levy (two goals), and Ty English (two goals) each posted multiple scores for the Tar Heels. (
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No. 2 UNC Women's Lacrosse Turns Out The Lights On No. 3 Northwestern
The No. 2 North Carolina women's lacrosse program used a dominant third quarter to roar past No. 3 Northwestern and remain undefeated on the season with a 15-12 win (
Highlights). Chloe Humphrey matched her career high with eight points (4 goals, 4 assists) and Ashley Humphrey scored two goals and notched four assists to lead the Tar Heels. (
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No. 2 UNC Women's Lacrosse Set For Top-5 Clash Thursday At No. 3 Northwestern
No. 2 North Carolina women's lacrosse heads to Evanston, Ill., for game two of a three-game road stretch on Thursday to take on No. 3 Northwestern. First draw is set for 8 p.m. ET at Ryan Fieldhouse. The game will air on Big Ten Network. Through nine games, UNC has outscored its opponents 165-49. The programs have split the all-time series 13-13. (
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