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
No. 11 Northwestern Set for National Title Rematch Against No. 1 UNC Northwestern’s women’s lacrosse team is preparing for a highly anticipated showdown against No. 1 North Carolina, a rematch of the 2025 NCAA national championship game. The matchup, set for Wednesday at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, will mark the Wildcats’ first visit to the venue since 2024 and their final non-conference contest of the 2026 season. The game will be broadcast on ESPNU, with kickoff scheduled for 5 p.m. CT. The Wildcats, ranked No. 11 in the nation, enter the contest with a 6-3 overall record and a 1-1 mark in Big Ten play. Their recent 17-3 victory over Oregon highlighted their offensive prowess, as Madison Taylor led the charge with 10 points (seven goals, three assists). The win also saw Northwestern limit opponents to just three goals, the fewest allowed in Big Ten games this season. Taylor’s performance further solidified her status as one of the nation’s top scorers, with 407 career points and 290 career goals—both NCAA records. North Carolina, the reigning national champions, brings a formidable presence to the match. The Tar Heels, ranked No. 1, are undefeated at 9-0 overall and 7-0 in the ACC. Head coach Jenny Levy’s squad has maintained a 31-game winning streak since the 2025 title game, where they defeated Northwestern 12-8. UNC’s offense, led by Tewaaraton Award winner Chloe Humphrey (46 goals, 20 assists), averages 25.67 points per game while holding opponents to just 10.33 points. Goalkeeper Betty Nelson, with a 38.5% save percentage, anchors the defense. The rivalry between the two programs is storied, with UNC holding a 15-13 all-time series edge.#chapel_hill #northwestern_women_lacrosse #north_carolina_women_lacrosse #madison_taylor #jenny_levy
