No. 2 Women's Lacrosse Hammers Virginia, 19-4 - GoHeels.com
Chloe Humphrey scored seven goals and dished out two assists, while Betty Nelson made six first-half saves to help the Heels past the Cavaliers.
goheels.comHere’s the latest on North Carolina Tar Heels women's lacrosse.
Overview
- The Tar Heels are defending national champions and were making another run at the NCAA title in the 2025-26 season, continuing their recent strong performance under coach Jenny Levy.[1][6]
- In the 2025 NCAA Tournament, UNC advanced through the rounds and reached the later stages, building on last year’s championship run.[5]
Recent highlights
- UNC defeated Maryland 16-6 in the NCAA semifinals in Evanston, Illinois, to move into the national championship game, with standout performances from Chloe Humphrey and Addison Pattillo.[1]
- The team rode a late 13-3 scoring run to seal the semifinal win, showcasing depth in scoring and efficient late-game defense.[1]
- Earlier in the NCAA Tournament, UNC had dominated its opponents in the round preceding the semifinals, continuing the program’s high-powered offense and stout defense this season.[1]
Season context
- The Tar Heels entered the NCAA Tournament with a strong regular-season profile, including ACC dominance and a top ranking, following a season where they claimed both regular-season and tournament ACC titles.[3]
- Leading scorers this season have included Chloe Humphrey and Addison Pattillo, who have combined for a sizable share of the offense in key postseason wins.[1]
Upcoming/what to watch
- If UNC advances, they would be chasing a second consecutive national title, continuing their recent era of success under Levy.[6][3]
- Key matchups to monitor include UNC’s offense vs. opponent defenses in the Final Four and potential rematches in the NCAA championship, depending on the bracket results.[3]
Notable historical notes
- UNC has established a recent tradition of deep NCAA Tournament runs, including a 22-0 season last year that culminated in a national championship, and continued pursuit of another title this season.[3]
Sources
- Tar Heel Times and GoHeels coverage recount UNC’s semifinal victory over Maryland, the ensuing national championship pursuit, and season context.[6][3][1]
- 2025 NCAA results and historical context from UNC athletics coverage.[5]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise game-by-game recap of the current tournament run or create a quick chart summarizing goal distribution among top scorers this season.