North Carolina’s women’s lacrosse team has displayed formidable prowess as they approach the NCAA Tournament semifinals, boasting a remarkable record of 44-22 in the tournament’s history and celebrating their 25th NCAA Tournament appearance. The Tar Heels have captured three National Championships, occurring in 2013, 2016, and 2022, and have been finalists five times. Their consistent excellence is further underscored by a total of 14 semifinal appearances, tying them for the third-most in NCAA history.
As the No. 1 overall seed for the third time, UNC proudly continues to demonstrate their legacy, previously entering as the top seed in 2021 and 2022. They have claimed eight ACC Tournament titles and 11 ACC regular-season championships, with eight of these wins being outright. Currently, they are the only undefeated team in the nation, recently ending Boston College’s impressive 21-game winning streak.
UNC’s 20-game winning streak is the longest in the country and ties as the third longest in the program’s history. The team has achieved an impressive record by defeating 13 Top 25 teams this season, which includes eight victories against Top 10 teams and five against Top 5 teams. Through their recent games, Carolina has outscored opponents 352-139, contributing to a whopping 10.7 scoring margin per game that ranks first nationally.
Moreover, the Tar Heels lead both the ACC and NCAA in scoring offense with an average of 17.6 goals per game, while their defense boasts an impressive average of just 6.95 goals against per game. They have demonstrated defensive strength by keeping opponents scoreless in 15 quarters throughout their 20 games.
Star players like Chloe and Ashley Humphrey are making headlines, exemplifying the team’s talent. Chloe has set a new NCAA record for goals scored by a freshman with 79 goals this season, while Ashley leads the country with 82 assists, further establishing herself as a formidable playmaker. The Humphrey sisters are also among the Tewaaraton Award finalists, highlighting their outstanding contributions to the sport.
Looking ahead, top-seed North Carolina will face the No. 4 seed Florida in the NCAA Tournament semifinals on May 23, with the first draw scheduled for 3 p.m. at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Fans can catch the match live on ESPNU.
The upcoming match not only signifies a chance for UNC to solidify their impressive season but also showcases the hard work and determination of the players, offering a promising outlook for the Tar Heels as they strive for another championship title.