University of North Carolina Athletics
Freshman Collin Krieg has earned national and ACC honors for his play against Virginia.
Krieg Earns National, ACC Honors
March 16, 2021 | Men's Lacrosse
Freshman goalkeeper Collin Krieg's performance in the UNC men's lacrosse team's win at Virginia on Thursday has earned him national and Atlantic Coast Conference honors.
Krieg made a career-high 20 saves as the top-ranked Tar Heels beat Virginia 16-13 in Charlottesville, Va., to open ACC play. In recognition, he has been named the US Lacrosse Division I Men's Player of the Week as well as the ACC Defensive Player of the Week.
Krieg, from Stony Brook, N.Y., has started all seven games this season for the Tar Heels (7-0, 1-0 ACC). He has a goals-against average of 10.36 (66 goals allowed, 70 saves) and a .515 saves percentage.
His total of 20 saves against the Cavaliers nearly doubled his previous career high of 11.
Next up for the Tar Heels is a non-conference home game against Air Force on Saturday at noon at Kenan Stadium. For tickets, click here.
Krieg made a career-high 20 saves as the top-ranked Tar Heels beat Virginia 16-13 in Charlottesville, Va., to open ACC play. In recognition, he has been named the US Lacrosse Division I Men's Player of the Week as well as the ACC Defensive Player of the Week.
Krieg, from Stony Brook, N.Y., has started all seven games this season for the Tar Heels (7-0, 1-0 ACC). He has a goals-against average of 10.36 (66 goals allowed, 70 saves) and a .515 saves percentage.
His total of 20 saves against the Cavaliers nearly doubled his previous career high of 11.
Next up for the Tar Heels is a non-conference home game against Air Force on Saturday at noon at Kenan Stadium. For tickets, click here.
Players Mentioned
Goalkeeper
/ Men's LacrosseHubert Davis Post-Central Arkansas Press Conference
Tuesday, November 04
Rapid Reactions pres. by Modelo – Men’s Basketball vs. Central Arkansas – November 3, 2025
Tuesday, November 04
UNC Men's Basketball: Tar Heels Open Regular Season with 94-54 Win vs Central Arkansas
Tuesday, November 04
UNC Women's Basketball: Tar Heels Roll to Opening Day Win vs NC Central, 90-42
Tuesday, November 04