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
UNC vs. Northwestern Women’s Lacrosse Clash Set for March 25 Two of the top programs in college lacrosse, North Carolina and Northwestern, will face off in a highly anticipated matchup on Wednesday, March 25. The game, scheduled for 6 p.m. ET at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, marks a rematch of the 2025 NCAA championship, where the Tar Heels defeated the Wildcats 12-8 to secure their second consecutive title. The contest will be broadcast live on ESPNU, with streaming options available via Fubo. The rivalry has become a cornerstone of the sport, defined by high-stakes postseason battles and a history of producing memorable moments. While Northwestern holds eight national championships to North Carolina’s four, the Tar Heels have dominated recent encounters, including the 2025 title game and a thrilling regular-season showdown in Evanston. However, the Wildcats have proven they can compete in Chapel Hill, highlighted by their 16-10 victory in the 2024 matchup. This year’s game carries added significance as both teams aim to protect their status. UNC enters the matchup with a perfect 22-0 record and a No. 1 ranking, while Northwestern seeks to avenge its championship loss and continue its pursuit of national glory. The rivalry has seen the two teams meet in three of the last five Final Fours, underscoring its importance in the sport. For fans, the game offers a chance to witness a clash between two elite programs with a storied history. The matchup will be televised on ESPNU, with live streaming available through Fubo. The Tar Heels’ schedule for 2026 includes five upcoming games, while Northwestern’s calendar also features key matchups. The game on March 25 is expected to be a pivotal moment in the season, with both teams vying for dominance in a rivalry that continues to shape the landscape of college lacrosse.#fubo #northwestern #espnu #unc #dorrance_field
Big Ten Basketball Tournament Bracket Projections Updated With just four days left in the regular season, the Big Ten Conference is finalizing its tournament bracket, setting the stage for the conference championship. Recent games on March 4 have influenced seeding adjustments, particularly in the lower half of the standings. Purdue’s close victory over Northwestern and Wisconsin’s dominant win against Maryland have kept the top four seeds intact, but both teams are now just one game away from securing a double-bye in the tournament. The Badgers and No. 15-ranked Boilermakers are set to face off in West Lafayette, Indiana, on Saturday. A win for either team could provide a potential pathway to the top four seeds, depending on results from other matchups. The tournament will feature all 18 Big Ten teams, a change from last year when only 15 teams qualified. This year’s bracket structure includes a first-round matchup between No. 18 Penn State and No. 15 Northwestern, while No. 17 Maryland will take on No. 16 Oregon. The second round will see No. 9 Iowa challenge the winner of the Maryland-Oregon game, and No. 10 Indiana will face the winner of Penn State-Northwestern. In the lower half, No. 11 Washington will meet No. 14 Rutgers, while No. 12 USC will take on No. 13 Minnesota. The upper half of the bracket includes No. 8 Ohio State, which will face the winner of the Iowa-Oregon-Maryland game. No. 5 Purdue will compete against the winner of USC-Minnesota, and No. 7 UCLA will face the winner of Indiana-Penn State-Northwestern. No. 6 Wisconsin will take on the winner of Washington-Rutgers. The top half of the bracket will see No. 1 Michigan challenge the winner of Ohio State-Iowa-Oregon-Maryland, while No. 4 Illinois will face the winner of Purdue-USC-Minnesota. The second half of the bracket features No.#big_ten #purdue #wisconsin #northwestern #maryland
