Berry, McCool and Selmon honored as 2018 Patterson Medal recipients
Berry, McCool and Selmon won't return for the Tar Heels next season, but they'll all leave behind a lasting impact on the programs they stood out in.
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UNC women's lacrosse loses to James Madison, ends run at NCAA Final Four
After this season, it’ll be hard for the second-seeded North Carolina women’s lacrosse team to forget James Madison. The Dukes started and ended the Tar Heels' season in 2018. On Feb. 10, North Carolina's season began with a double overtime loss to the team, a matchup that was as close as it could be. And on Friday — after 20 games played out since then — JMU took down UNC again, this time a 15-12 loss in the NCAA Final Four to move on to the national championship.
UNC athletes from tennis, women's lacrosse and softball honored as seasons close
As spring sports come to a close, UNC athletes were recently recognized for their accomplishments on the court and field this season.
Goalie Taylor Moreno impresses, UNC women's lacrosse advances to NCAA final four
In a back and forth battle, the Tar Heels advanced with a 19-14 win to their third final four in four years and seventh in the last 10 years. With redshirt first-year Taylor Moreno in goal and a balanced offensive attack, the Wildcats couldn't keep up.
UNC women's lacrosse spreads scoring, advances past Virginia Tech to NCAA third round
The second-seeded North Carolina women’s lacrosse team pulled away early and never looked back in the NCAA tournament second round on Sunday, pounding Virginia Tech 17-8 in Raleigh.
Jamie Ortega, Taylor Moreno dominate for No. 5 UNC women's lacrosse in ACC title game
“It’s definitely something I’ve always dreamt about,” Jamie Ortega said. “Of course, I’m always nervous, but my team trusts me with the ball and I just always show them that they can look up to me. They give me the opportunities and I just take them.”
Women's lacrosse breezes past Syracuse and Virginia Tech to ACC Tournament final
It was a record-breaking day for the North Carolina women's lacrosse team in its 21-12 victory over Syracuse on Thursday night.
UNC women's lacrosse sends its seniors out the way it wanted, downed Duke, 20-10
The No. 5 North Carolina women’s lacrosse team enter Saturday’s game with high expectations, but the team was not fazed en route to its 20-10 victory.
UNC women's lacrosse propels to 20-10 win over Duke after first-half goal streak
A 10 goal scoring run to end the first half propelled the No. 5 North Carolina women's lacrosse team to a 20-10 rivalry win over Duke.
Marie McCool ready for her final run with the UNC women's lacrosse team
Starting her lacrosse career in third grade, Marie McCool racked up three state championships and two New Jersey state player of the year awards. Now she is faced with the last few games of her senior season at UNC, and she wants a championship.
UNC women's lacrosse dominates Canisius, 22-3, extends win streak to five games
The No. 5 North Carolina women’s lacrosse team extended its win streak to five games, crushing Canisius, 22-3, on Sunday morning in Syracuse, N.Y.
North Carolina women's lacrosse leverages second-half burst to defeat Syracuse, 20-11
The No. 5 North Carolina women’s lacrosse team used a strong second-half surge to defeat No. 15 Syracuse, 20-11, on Saturday in Syracuse, N.Y.
Jamie Ortega and Katie Hoeg shine as No. 5 UNC women's lacrosse dominates Louisville
While the No. 5 North Carolina women’s lacrosse team is heading into the final stretch of the regular season, the underclassmen are beginning to really shine in the spotlight.
No. 5 UNC women's lacrosse blows out Louisville, 16-6
The No. 5 North Carolina women’s lacrosse team looked sharp despite harsh weather in its 16-6 win over Louisville.
Second half crucial for North Carolina women's lacrosse in 13-12 win over Notre Dame
It was a tale of two halves for the North Carolina women’s lacrosse team in its second come from behind victory in a row, this time a 13-2 win against Notre Dame.
Dominant second half pushes No. 5 UNC women's lacrosse past No. 22 Notre Dame, 13-12
The No. 5 North Carolina women’s lacrosse team added another close win to its record on Saturday afternoon. The Tar Heels used an explosive offensive effort in the second half to take the 13-12 victory over No. 22 Notre Dame.
Hazar becomes first Tar Heel to reach 100 assists as UNC tops Virginia Tech, 13-12
After falling to No. 2 Boston College on Saturday, the North Carolina women's lacrosse team knew it needed to bounce back. With No. 17 Virginia Tech coming into town, it was a chance for the No. 5 Tar Heels to take down a quality opponent.
UNC women's lacrosse pulls out 13-12 win over Virginia Tech
The No. 5 North Carolina women’s lacrosse team made it out alive in a 13-12 win over No. 17 Virginia Tech on Wednesday, with sophomore Olivia Ferrucci scoring both an equalizer and a go-ahead goal in the final two minutes of regulation to win the game.
No. 5 UNC women's lacrosse loses first ACC contest of season to No. 2 Boston College
Heading into its matchup against No. 2 Boston College, the No. 5 North Carolina women’s lacrosse team had enjoyed quite the dominant run through conference play, as UNC had been victorious in 24 of the last 25 ACC games.
Maggie Bill's return for UNC women's lacrosse a bright spot in loss to Florida
For many reasons, the third-ranked North Carolina women’s lacrosse team will want to forget Saturday’s 17-10 home loss to No. 6 Florida.
