No. 1 Women's Lacrosse Welcomes No. 11 Northwestern Wednesday CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The No. 1 North Carolina women’s lacrosse team will face No. 11 Northwestern in a highly anticipated matchup at Dorrance Field on Wednesday, March 25, at 6 p.m. The game marks a rematch of last year’s national championship contest, where the Tar Heels emerged victorious. North Carolina holds a 15-13 advantage in the all-time series against the Wildcats. The contest will be broadcast on ESPNU, with Jay Alter, Charlotte North, and Sheehan Stanwick-Burch serving as the play-by-play commentators. The Tar Heels, ranked No. 1 in the nation, are entering the game with a strong record and a roster brimming with talent. Their 31-game winning streak is the longest in program history and ranks fifth in NCAA history. Head coach Jenny Levy, now in her 31st season, has compiled a career record of 452-130, placing her second all-time in wins and fourth in national championships. UNC’s schedule this season includes nine teams from the current Top 25, reflecting the program’s commitment to competitive excellence. Defensively, the Tar Heels have been dominant, holding opponents to just 6.9 goals per game in 2025, a performance that ranked first in both the ACC and NCAA. This season, they continue to rank third nationally with the same scoring defense, while their offensive output remains elite. The team’s scoring margin of +115 this season is among the best in the country, with a combined total of 177 goals scored and just 62 allowed. Key players are leading the charge. Chloe Humphrey, the nation’s top player, has already tallied 46 goals and 20 assists, averaging 5.1 goals and 7.3 points per game. Her 45 goals and 20 assists make her the only player in the country to achieve such numbers.#north_carolina #northwestern #jenny_levy #dorrance_field #chloe_humphrey
