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North Carolina women's lacrosse midfielder Marie McCool (4) reaches to catch the ball during Saturday's NCAA quarterfinal win against Northwestern.

UNC women's lacrosse loses to James Madison, ends run at NCAA Final Four

By Jack Frederick | May. 25, 2018

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.

No. 8 UNC women's lacrosse celebrates a goal against no. 1 Maryland on Saturday, Feb. 24.

UNC athletes from tennis, women's lacrosse and softball honored as seasons close

By Jack Frederick | May. 21, 2018

As spring sports come to a close, UNC athletes were recently recognized for their accomplishments on the court and field this season.

Taylor Moreno (30) guards the goal during a 2018 NCAA quarterfinal win against Northwestern.

Goalie Taylor Moreno impresses, UNC women's lacrosse advances to NCAA final four

By Andrew Montross | May. 20, 2018

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.

The North Carolina women's lacrosse team celebrates a goal against Duke on April 21 at Kenan Stadium.

UNC women's lacrosse spreads scoring, advances past Virginia Tech to NCAA third round

By Jack Frederick | May. 14, 2018

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

By Keaton Eberly | Apr. 30, 2018

“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

By Michael Magnuson | Apr. 28, 2018

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

By Jonah Lossiah | Apr. 22, 2018

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

By Megan Dennehy | Apr. 22, 2018

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 (4) runs past Maryland defenders to secure a ground ball on Feb. 27, 2016 at Fetzer Field.

Marie McCool ready for her final run with the UNC women's lacrosse team

By Jack Frederick | Apr. 19, 2018

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.

The North Carolina women's lacrosse team swarms sophomore Olivia Ferrucci (77) after her game-winning goal against Virginia Tech on March 28 at Kenan Stadium.

UNC women's lacrosse dominates Canisius, 22-3, extends win streak to five games

By Michael Magnuson | Apr. 15, 2018

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

By Parth Upadhyaya | Apr. 15, 2018

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.

First year attacker Jamie Ortega (3) moves towards the goal against Louisville on April 7 in Kenan Stadium.

Jamie Ortega and Katie Hoeg shine as No. 5 UNC women's lacrosse dominates Louisville

By Keaton Eberly | Apr. 8, 2018

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

By Jake Schmitz | Apr. 8, 2018

The No. 5 North Carolina women’s lacrosse team looked sharp despite harsh weather in its 16-6 win over Louisville.

Sophomore attacker Katie Hoeg (8) and first-year attacker Jamie Ortega (3) celebrate Ortega's goal against Notre Dame on March 31 in Kenan Stadium.

Second half crucial for North Carolina women's lacrosse in 13-12 win over Notre Dame

By Brian Keyes | Apr. 1, 2018

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

By Jonah Lossiah | Mar. 31, 2018

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.

Senior attacker Ela Hazar (7) takes a shot against Virginia Tech on March 28 at Kenan Stadium.

Hazar becomes first Tar Heel to reach 100 assists as UNC tops Virginia Tech, 13-12

By Andrew Montross | Mar. 29, 2018

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

By Jake Schmitz | Mar. 28, 2018

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.

Midfielder Maggie Bill (22) plays defense against Florida during the women's lacrosse game on Saturday in Kenan Stadium.

No. 5 UNC women's lacrosse loses first ACC contest of season to No. 2 Boston College

By Keaton Eberly | Mar. 25, 2018

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

By Brennan Doherty | Mar. 3, 2018

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.

UNC women's lacrosse loses second game of the season, 17-10, to Florida

By Jonah Lossiah | Mar. 3, 2018

The No. 3 North Carolina women’s lacrosse team dropped its second game of the season after being dominated 17-10 by No. 6 Florida at home.

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UNC women's lacrosse loses to James Madison, ends run at NCAA Final Four

UNC athletes from tennis, women's lacrosse and softball honored as seasons close

Goalie Taylor Moreno impresses, UNC women's lacrosse advances to NCAA final four

UNC women's lacrosse spreads scoring, advances past Virginia Tech to NCAA third round

Jamie Ortega, Taylor Moreno dominate for No. 5 UNC women's lacrosse in ACC title game

Women's lacrosse breezes past Syracuse and Virginia Tech to ACC Tournament final

UNC women's lacrosse sends its seniors out the way it wanted, downed Duke, 20-10

UNC women's lacrosse propels to 20-10 win over Duke after first-half goal streak

Marie McCool ready for her final run with the UNC women's lacrosse team

UNC women's lacrosse dominates Canisius, 22-3, extends win streak to five games

North Carolina women's lacrosse leverages second-half burst to defeat Syracuse, 20-11

Jamie Ortega and Katie Hoeg shine as No. 5 UNC women's lacrosse dominates Louisville

No. 5 UNC women's lacrosse blows out Louisville, 16-6

Second half crucial for North Carolina women's lacrosse in 13-12 win over Notre Dame

Dominant second half pushes No. 5 UNC women's lacrosse past No. 22 Notre Dame, 13-12

Hazar becomes first Tar Heel to reach 100 assists as UNC tops Virginia Tech, 13-12

UNC women's lacrosse pulls out 13-12 win over Virginia Tech

No. 5 UNC women's lacrosse loses first ACC contest of season to No. 2 Boston College

Maggie Bill's return for UNC women's lacrosse a bright spot in loss to Florida

UNC women's lacrosse loses second game of the season, 17-10, to Florida