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A summer with the Brazilian national team gave Taissa Queiroz a lesson in communication
Returning for her sophomore season, the guard’s experience competing in her home country gave her a clearer vision of her role with the Tar Heels. Sophomore guard Taissa Queiroz returned to Chapel Hill after spending her August playing matches as part of the Brazilian national team. As she continues developing as a player, she brings more than just another basketball experience. She is bringing a new understanding of what it means to be a communicator and leader.
The UNC football first-years and transfers likely to make an impact this season
After a 4-8 campaign in his inaugural season at the collegiate level, head coach Bill Belichick enters year two at North Carolina with 19 incoming transfers and 40 first-year players joining the program. Headlining the 2026 recruiting class are first-year quarterback Travis Burgess and first-year defensive back Jakob Weatherspoon. Both players enter UNC as 4-star recruits and top-200 recruits in the country.
No. 7 UNC women’s soccer falls to No. 5 Michigan St., 3-2, after second-half red card
Categorías: The Tar Heels suffered their first loss of the season despite notching both 14 more shots and seven more corners than MSU. The No. 7 North Carolina women’s soccer team (3-1) suffered its first loss of the season to No. 5 Michigan State (3-0), 3-2, despite notching both 14 more shots and seven more corners than MSU. “I thought we were the better team down a man,” head coach Damon Nahas said.
UNC softball shuts out Queens, 8-0, on a no-hitter
The North Carolina softball team (29-9, 8-7 ACC) defeated Queens (11-23, 3-9 ASUN), 8-0, thanks to a no-hitter by senior pitcher Kenna Raye Dark and a four-run first inning. Dark started the game strong, throwing two consecutive strikeouts and forcing a flyout to center field for a quick 12 pitch top of the first.
UNC softball drops final game to Boston College, 10-2, for first loss of season
Sports UNC junior outfielder Sanaa Thompson (19) during the softball game against Boston College on Friday, Feb. 27, 2025 at Anderson Field. UNC won 10-9. Mar 1, 2026, 7:24 PM The North Carolina softball team (17-1, 2-1 ACC) lost the final game of its three game series with Boston College (6-12, 1-2 ACC), 10-2, for the first loss of the season. The Tar Heels started strong on defense but an error coupled with just three hits cost UNC the game.
No. 1 UNC men's lacrosse defeats No. 19 Penn, 11-9, for first road win
Sports UNC senior defenseman Kai Prohaszka (33) guards the goal during the lacrosse game against John Hopkins at Dorrance Field on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. Feb 28, 2026, 12:10 AM No. 1 North Carolina men’s lacrosse (5-0) bested No. 19 Penn (2-2), 11-9, to earn a top-20 win. Behind a five goal game from junior attackman Dominic Pietramala, the Tar Heels withstood a four-goal Penn run in the second quarter for their second ranked win of the season.
No. 6 UNC men's lacrosse eases past High Point, 20-9, on Friday evening
Sports UNC senior midfielder James Matan (7) celebrates a team goal during the game against High Point at Dorrance Field on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. Feb 14, 2026, 12:09 AM No. 6 North Carolina men’s lacrosse (2-0) defeated High Point (1-1), 20-9, Friday night at Dorrance Field. The Tar Heels were led by redshirt junior attackman Dominic Pietramala who had seven goals, setting his career high. Pietramala opened the scoring for UNC less than two minutes into the game, and never looked back.
No. 11 UNC men's basketball falls, 75-66, to Miami, losing five-game win streak
Sports UNC junior forward Jarin Stevenson (15) tips the ball in during the men’s basketball game against Duke on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 at the Dean E. Smith Center. UNC won 71-68. Feb 11, 2026, 2:11 AM The No. 11 North Carolina men's basketball team (19-5, 7-4) fell to the Miami Hurricanes (19-5, 8-3), 75-66, on the road Tuesday night in a game it never led. The Tar Heels started slow and sloppy and never recovered.
No. 25 UNC women's basketball routs Wake Forest, 84-56, in Winston-Salem
Sports UNC redshirt sophomore guard Laila Hull (4) shouts to her teammate during the game against Clemson at Carmichael Arena on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. UNC won 53-44. Feb 8, 2026, 8:56 PM WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — No. 25 UNC women’s basketball (20-5, 9-3 ACC) dominated Wake Forest (13-12, 3-10 ACC), 84-56, at the LJVM Coliseum on Sunday afternoon. UNC extended its 7-game winning streak with its 20th win on the season, marking the fifth season in a row the Tar Heels achieved this feat.
No. 25 UNC women's basketball beats Clemson, 53-44, Thursday night
Sports UNC junior guard Reniya Kelly (10) dribbles the ball during the game against Clemson at Carmichael Arena on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. Senior Writer Feb 6, 2026, 12:56 AM No. 25 UNC women’s basketball (19-5, 8-3 ACC) defeated Clemson (16-8, 7-5 ACC), 53-44, at Carmichael Arena on Thursday night. The Tar Heels stretched their winning streak to six behind 17 points from senior forward Nyla Harris and a lockdown fourth quarter, holding the Tigers to one field goal in the period.
Report card: Grading UNC men's basketball ahead of the Duke game
Sports Photo by Olivia Paul Feb 1, 2026, 7:30 PM The Tar Heels tipped off the 2025-26 season at No. 25, but individual expectations were unclear. With only one starter returning from the previous season — senior guard Seth Trimble — North Carolina began the season surrounded by questions about who would step up. Those questions quickly faded after a victory over then No. 19 Kansas in the Dean E. Smith Center.
No. 16 UNC men's basketball eases by Georgia Tech, 91-75, for third straight win
Sports UNC first-year forward Caleb Wilson (8) dribbles the ball during the game against Notre Dame on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in the Dean E. Smith Center. UNC won 91-69. Jan 31, 2026, 9:28 PM No. 16 North Carolina men’s basketball (17-4, 5-3 ACC) beat Georgia Tech (11-11, 2-7 ACC), 91-75, Saturday afternoon at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta. 39 rebounds, ten steals and only two turnovers characterized UNC's dominant performance, bringing its their win streak to three against the Yellow Jackets.
UNC women's basketball beats Georgia Tech, 54-46, on Thursday night
Sports UNC sophomore guard Elina Aarnisalo (17) dribbles the ball during the game against UNC Greensboro at Carmichael Arena on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. UNC won 98-48. Jan 23, 2026, 3:05 AM The UNC women’s basketball team (16-5, 5-3 ACC) topped Georgia Tech (8-12, 3-5 ACC), 54-46, on Thursday night. The Tar Heels secured their third consecutive ACC victory despite a tough shooting night.
No. 14 UNC men's basketball loses to Cal, 84-78, for second straight loss
Sports UNC junior center Henri Veesaar (13) attempts a layup under heavy defense during a basketball game against Wake Forest at the Dean E. Smith Center on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. UNC beat Wake Forest 87-84. Jan 17, 2026, 11:25 PM The No. 14 North Carolina men's basketball team (14-4, 2-3) fell to the Cal Golden Bears (14-5, 2-4), 84-78, as the Tar Heels struggled to generate defensive stops and trailed by as many as 20 points in the second half.
UNC women's basketball turns things around with big second half to beat Miami
When the halftime buzzer sounded Thursday against Miami, the Tar Heels stared down another midgame deficit. The third time in their last four games. And the lone one UNC led in — at home versus Stanford — it lost. North Carolina women's basketball entered the season as the No. 11-ranked team in the country. But back-to-back conference losses, including a 23-point road loss to Notre Dame, threw the Tar Heels out of the polls.
Reese Brantmeier continues to set tone for UNC women's tennis in win over Campbell
Sports UNC junior Reese Brantmeier celebrates with UNC freshman Alanis Hamilton during the women’s tennis match against Stanford in the quarterfinals of the ACC tournament at Cary Tennis Park on Friday, April 18, 2025. Jan 13, 2026, 8:32 PM Senior Reese Brantmeier has been setting the tone for North Carolina women’s tennis for the past three years. She played as the No. 1 in singles on an NCAA national championship team as a true first-year.
Three star quarterback Miles O'Neill commits to UNC football from Texas A&M
Sports UNC head coach Bill Belichick talks to the team during the game against UVA at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. UNC lost 17-16. Sports Editor Jan 6, 2026, 6:09 PM Texas A&M transfer quarterback Miles O'Neill has committed to North Carolina, per his Instagram. During his redshirt first-year season he completed seven of 14 passes for 120 yards and one touchdown. He added nine rushing yards on seven attempts. The Marblehead, Mass. native served as the backup quarterback to Marcel Reed.
No. 16 UNC women's basketball posts impressive defensive performance in blowout win over Boston College
Sports UNC head coach Courtney Banghart claps from the sideline during the women’s basketball game against Louisville at Carmichael Arena on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. UNC lost 76-66. Dec 31, 2025, 12:50 AM CHESTNUT HILL, Mass.—Five seconds. The only time all night UNC didn’t lead. The Tar Heels scored off the tip-off just five seconds into the game and sent a message early: they were going to play fast and tough. Boston College was going to have to earn everything. And that's exactly what happened.
No. 16 UNC women's basketball crushes Boston College, 90-39, Monday night
Sports UNC sophomore guard Lanie Grant (0) dribbles the ball down the court during the game against UNC Wilmington at Carmichael Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. UNC won 84-34. Dec 30, 2025, 2:52 AM The No. 16 UNC women’s basketball (12-3, 1-1 ACC) dominated Boston College (4-11, 0-2 ACC), 90-39, Monday night in a game where it never trailed, earning its first ACC win of the season.
Nyla Brooks hits career high six 3-pointers in No. 18 UNC's win over Charleston Southern
Sports UNC first-year guard Nyla Brooks (7) celebrates scoring during the game against UNC Wilmington at Carmichael Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. UNC won 84-34. Senior Writer Dec 22, 2025, 6:05 PM In high school, the midrange jumper was Nyla Brooks' shot. But in her first season, UNC has needed her further from the basket. So she's spent the past few months shifting her offense back, putting in work on her 3-point shot.
No. 12 UNC women's basketball's offense falters in overtime loss to No. 22 Louisville
Sports UNC redshirt sophomore guard Laila Hull (4) drives to the hoop during the women’s basketball game against Louisville at Carmichael Arena on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. UNC lost 76-66. Senior Writer Dec 15, 2025, 7:23 PM Sophomore guard Lanie Grant drained a layup to give UNC a 66-63 lead with 19 seconds remaining. Out of the ensuing timeout, Louisville guard Skylar Jones raced down the court and knocked down a jumper. UNC was up one. Ten seconds left.
UNC men's soccer eliminated from NCAA tournament by No. 4 Maryland, 1(4)-1(3), in penalty kicks
Sports Nov 23, 2025, 9:06 PM The UNC men’s soccer team (10-5-4, 2-2-4 ACC) was defeated by No. 4 Maryland (12-1-3, 8-0-2 Big Ten), on penalties 1(4)-1(3) in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Ludwig Field on Sunday afternoon. A second consecutive penalty kick finish for the Tar Heels’ men's soccer team was a defensive battle from start to finish. The conservative approach was broken only once by each team. Counter-attack opportunities led to two lone goals in regular time.
Hailey Pearce leads No. 15 UNC volleyball to sweep over her former team, Virginia Tech
Sports Nov 21, 2025, 6:52 PM Virginia Tech sophomore outside hitter Reese Hazelton served the ball over the net. UNC senior libero Maddy May received the serve. Junior setter Zoe Behrendt played the ball behind her. Junior right-side hitter Hailey Pearce rose above the net and sent a rocket toward the Hokies. May. Behrendt. Pearce. Kill. First point of the game for the Tar Heels. For Virginia Tech, it wasn't an unfamiliar sight.
No. 15 UNC volleyball sweeps Virginia Tech, 3-0, Sunday afternoon
Sports Nov 16, 2025, 7:43 PM The No. 15 North Carolina volleyball team (20-5, 13-3 ACC) swept Virginia Tech (11-16, 3-13 ACC), 3-0, Sunday afternoon in Carmichael Arena. Junior outside hitter Safi Hampton had three consecutive kills to put the Tar Heels up 5-4, their first lead of the set. The Tar Heels took their biggest lead of the set with a diving save by first-year setter Sienna Cozza to go up 17-13 and force Virginia Tech to call their first timeout of the match.
No. 8-seeded UNC men's soccer eliminated from ACC tournament with 2-1 loss to No. 1 seed UVA
No. 9-seeded North Carolina men’s soccer (9-4-4) lost to No.1-seeded Virginia (10-1-4), 2-1, Sunday afternoon in Charlottesville in the quarterfinal of the ACC championship. The two played each other earlier in the season, but the match ended in a stalemate, something assured not to happen this go-round. North Carolina struck first. In the 27th minute, graduate forward Gabriel Bracken Serra was in his own bubble ahead of the goal box when graduate midfielder Nacho Abeal’s run drew his man away.
No. 1 seed UNC field hockey overcomes No. 8 seed Louisville, 2-1, in opening round of ACC tournament
No. 1 seeded UNC field hockey (17-1, 8-1 ACC) defeated No. 8 seeded Louisville (8-10, 2-7 ACC), 2-1, at Trager Stadium in Louisville, Ky., on Tuesday to open play in the ACC Championship. North Carolina came out strong offensively, controlling possession and generating early pressure inside the circle. The Tar Heels earned a penalty corner less than three minutes in, with multiple shots forcing early stops from the Louisville goalkeeper.
Kate Faasse caps off historic home career, leads UNC women's soccer past N.C. State on Senior Night
Sports Senior Writer Nov 2, 2025, 7:54 PM Before UNC women’s soccer’s regular season finale on Thursday, head coach Damon Nahas came across a text from six years ago. In 2019, the then-assistant coach was recruiting a first-year fromPinnacle High School in Arizona with messages and phone calls. The player was senior forward Kate Faasse. That’s how long Nahas and Faasse have had a relationship. And before Senior Night at Dorrance Field, he stumbled on those conversations again.
Offensive struggles haunt UNC men's soccer in regular season finale loss to Duke
Sports Senior Writer Nov 2, 2025, 7:51 PM Just two weeks ago, the Tar Heels looked like they had it all figured out. Ranked 17th and coming off three consecutive wins, they were finding a rhythm. But it didn't last. After losing 2-0 to Duke on Halloween, UNC men’s soccer finished the season with three losses in its final four games. It’s hard to diagnose where North Carolina has faltered across their recent performances.
UNC men’s soccer falls, 2-0, in regular season finale
Sports Nov 1, 2025, 2:08 AM North Carolina men’s soccer (8-3-5, 2-1-5 ACC) fell to Duke (8-2-6, 4-2-2 ACC), 2-1 Halloween night at Dorrance Field in their final regular season game of the season. The Tar Heels only had two shots on net through 90 minutes and were unable to create many chances against strong Duke defense. Both teams entered the match with high energy but neither were able to create any good chances through the first 15 minutes of the match.
No. 1 UNC field hockey defeats No. 8 Duke, 2-1, in overtime to win ACC regular season title
The No. 1 North Carolina (16-1, 7-1 ACC) field hockey team beat No. 8 Duke University (11-6, 4-4 ACC), 2-1, Friday evening at Karen Shelton Stadium. The Blue Devils struck first in a fast-paced opening frame, converting a penalty corner at the nine minute mark when Duke slipped one past UNC graduate goalkeeper Katie Wimmer. Duke held the early stage in pressure, drawing two corners and outshooting North Carolina 2-1 through the first 15 minutes.
UNC women’s soccer beats N.C. State, 1-0, in regular season finale
In a solid defensive performance, the North Carolina women’s soccer team (12-6, 6-4 ACC) defeated rival N.C. State (5-9-4, 4-4-2 ACC), 1-0, on Thursday night at Dorrance Field in the regular-season finale. For UNC, the result marked the seventh clean sheet of the season and second in ACC play. The Tar Heels finished the regular season on a two-game winning streak but will not play in the ACC tournament for the first time since 2021.
'It just felt like home': Nyla Brooks finds new family with UNC women's basketball
Sports Oct 30, 2025, 12:35 AM The first time Nyla Brooks walked through the doors of Carmichael Arena, she felt something special. Months earlier, Brooks was committed to Tennessee. But when the Lady Vols fired head coach Kellie Harper,everything changed. Brooks reopened her recruitment. That’s when North Carolina head coach Courtney Banghart saw her chance, inviting Brooks to Chapel Hill. But Banghart didn’t just recruit a player. She recruited a family.
UNC women's soccer uses underdog mindset in bounce-back win over Syracuse
Sports Senior Writer Oct 30, 2025, 12:19 AM The UNC women’s soccer team doesn’t mind being the underdog. It was a mentality the Tar Heels — who went on to win the 2024 national championship — embraced last season. Now, a year later, similar messages are circulating in the North Carolina locker room. But now, it’s less voluntary. After starting the year ranked No. 1 overall, UNC has suffered six losses, knocking them outside the ACC tournament picture and putting the postseason in question.
Errors thwart comeback in UNC volleyball's 3-1 loss to Louisville
Sports Oct 29, 2025, 11:10 PM Match point. Louisville, 25. UNC, 24. Redshirt junior outside hitter Chelsea Thorpe went for the kill, but her attack went out of bounds. The Cardinals ran onto the court in celebration before a whistle from the referee rang through Carmichael Arena. UNC head coach Mike Schall challenged the call. He believed a Louisville player had touched the ball before it went out of bounds.
Dancing with the Tar Heels: Campus celebrities will compete for ballroom glory
Lifestyle Oct 26, 2025, 11:09 PM On Nov. 15, the UNC Ballroom Dance Team is stepping into a competitive swing with its inaugural performance of "The Dancing Tar Heels," a dynamic dance competition of pairings between six student coaches and UNC campus celebrities. The team hosts practices every Tuesday and Wednesday, with a focus on international Latin and standard ballroom styles, professional instructors alternate between beginner and intermediate techniques each week.
No. 1 UNC field hockey cruises past Richmond, 6-1, to stay undefeated at home
The No. 1 North Carolina (15-1, 6-1 ACC) field hockey team defeated Richmond (9-7, 4-1 Atlantic 10), 6-1, Friday evening at Karen Shelton Stadium. In the first quarter, UNC tried to turn a penalty corner into a goal within the first minute, but the shot by junior forward Charly Bruder went wide. The Tar Heels continued with another penalty corner at the eight minute mark, but Richmond was quick to block the shot.
No. 23 UNC women's soccer loses to Miami, 2-1, for first time since 2009
The No. 23 North Carolina women’s soccer team (10-6, 4-4 ACC) fell to Miami (7-8-2, 1-7-1 ACC), 2-1, Thursday night in Coral Gables, Florida, giving Miami its first ACC win of the season and its first win against the Tar Heels in 16 years. The Hurricanes opened the game with heavy pressure on the Tar Heels, earning a corner kick just five minutes in. North Carolina cleared the ball off the goal line, giving another corner to Miami, which still couldn’t find the back of the net.
UNC field hockey's full-team effort stifles Louisville in shutout win
UNC's goalkeepers Katie Wimmer and Merritt Skubisz, who split halves, stood alone for three quarters. They didn't face any shot attempts or advances. The Louisville Cardinals rarely crossed the midfield line before flashes of Carolina Blue rushed to intercept the ball. When they finally launched back-to-back shot attempts 50 minutes in, both were immediately deflected. The defense stole the spotlight on the afternoon of Oct.
No. 3 UNC field hockey defeats No. 19 Louisville, 3-0, at Karen Shelton Stadium
The No. 3 UNC field hockey team (12-1, 5-1 ACC) defeated No. 19 Louisville (6-7, 0-4 ACC), 3-0, on Sunday afternoon at Karen Shelton Stadium. After a hard-earned 1-0 win against No. 2 Virginia on Friday, the Tar Heels continued their successful weekend campaign with high offensive pressure and a strong defensive showing, boasting 23 shots to Louisville’s two. “Consistency is what we aim for,” head coach Erin Matson said.
UNC men's soccer cruises past St. Thomas, 4-0, on Saturday night
North Carolina men’s soccer (7-1-4, ACC 2-0-4) St. Thomas-Minnesota (6-2-4) 4-0 Saturday night at Dorrance Field behind a hat trick from first-year Dan Klink. The Tar Heels entered the day looking to extend their midseason unbeaten streak to eight games against a Tommies team playing their first Power Four opponent this season. In the first fifteen minutes, UNC kept the ball squarely in the attacking half.
No 3. UNC field hockey hands No. 2 Virginia first loss, 1-0
Sports Oct 10, 2025, 10:52 PM The No. 3 North Carolina field hockey team (11–1, 4-1 ACC) defeated formerly undefeated No. 2 Virginia (9-1, 5-1 ACC), 1-0, Friday night in a defensive battle where the Tar Heels held the Cavaliers to just five shots. The Cavaliers quickly took control, entering the attacking circle and earning a penalty corner just 40 seconds into the game.
Analysis: 3 takeaways from UNC women's basketball at ACC Tipoff
There’s no stress for UNC women’s basketball. But there is a lot of uncertainty. North Carolina lost four impact veterans in the offseason and brought in six first-years and transfers. The team has already gelled off the court, and now the Tar Heels look to a tough nonconference schedule to test the new lineup. "We can be big, we can be small, we can be fast, we can be deep," head coach Courtney Banghart said. "In week two, that is. I'm not ready to tell you exactly how we're going to play.
No. 25 UNC volleyball uses persistence, 51 percent rule in sweep over Wake Forest
Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 Newsletters Latest print issue The North Carolina volleyball team doesn’t measure its performance by perfection. They measure it by persistence. This philosophy is what they call the 51 percent rule — win just over half of points. It's a mentality that head coach Mike Schall attributes to tennis legend Roger Federer.
UNC men's soccer beats Memphis, 3-0, at Dorrance Field
Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025 Newsletters Latest print issue The UNC men’s soccer team (4-1-2) bested Memphis (1-4-3), 3-0, Tuesday night in Chapel Hill. Coming off back-to-back ties with the top two teams in the country, the Tar Heels reentered the win column in a game where they held the Tigers to just one shot. The Tar Heels took control of the match early, taking advantage of sloppy touches from the Tigers.
Preview: Bill Belichick overhauls UNC roster with over 70 new recruits
Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025 Newsletters Latest print issue With no prior college coaching experience and name, image and likeness reshaping the sport, it was unclear how new UNC head coach Bill Belichick would do on the recruiting trail. Now eight months after his hiring and the season opener less than a week away, Bill Belichick has overhauled North Carolina’s roster.
UNC women's soccer looks to build off last season's success
Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Monday, July 21, 2025 Newsletters Latest print issue Coming off the program's 23rd national championship last fall, the UNC women's soccer team is entering the 2025 season with a familiar goal: win it again. The team faces key roster changes, but North Carolina is no stranger to change.
'38 sisters': How UNC women's lacrosse became more than teammates, leading to undefeated season
Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Monday, May 26, 2025 Newsletters Latest print issue She only has two sisters by blood, but on the lacrosse field, graduate attacker Ashley Humphrey says it feels like she has 38. It’s a sisterhood that runs deeper than names on the back of their jerseys. One that led to the ultimate goal — a national title.
UNC women's lacrosse uses 'velociraptor' defense in NCAA semifinals win over Florida
Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Saturday, May 24, 2025 Newsletters Latest print issue UNC women’s lacrosse head coach Jenny Levy talks to her team about playing “velociraptor" defense. Pressure. Aggression. Give everything you have. But early on in Friday’s semifinal matchup against No. 4 Florida, their defensive identity was tested. The Tar Heels went down 4-2 in the first quarter on Friday, showing little defensive pushback.
No. 1 UNC women's lacrosse team secures spot in national championship win over No. 4 Florida
The No. 1 UNC women’s lacrosse team (21-0, 9-0 ACC) dominated No. 4 Florida (20-3, 5-0 Big 12), 20-4. After a slow start, the Tar Heels netted 18 unanswered goals to secure the win and a spot in the national championship. Florida opened the scoring early, getting one on the board less than a minute into the game, courtesy of Frannie Hahn. North Carolina fought back when sophomore midfielder Kaleigh Harden found the back of the net on a diving shot.
UNC women's lacrosse overpowers Cal, 21-7, to remain undefeated
Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Sunday, April 13, 2025 Newsletters Latest print issue The No. 1 UNC women’s lacrosse team (14-0, 8-0 ACC) defeated Cal (6-9, 0-7 ACC), 21-7 in a landslide win to maintain an undefeated record and clinch the ACC No. 1 seed. UNC won the face-off and set the tone for the game. Twenty-eight seconds into the quarter first-year attacker Chloe Humphrey opened the scoring for the Tar Heels. Just 30 seconds later junior attacker Kiley Mottice found the back of the net.
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