University of North Carolina Athletics
Thursday, March 10
Chapel Hill, N.C.
8 PM
North Carolina
vs
Virginia
Photo by: ANTHONY SORBELLINI
No. 7 MLAX To Host No. 2 Virginia In ACC Opener
March 9, 2022 | Men's Lacrosse
CHAPEL HILL - The No. 7 North Carolina men's lacrosse team (5-1) is back in action this Thursday, Mar. 10, against No. 2 Virginia (5-0, 1-0 ACC) at Dorrance Field. The game will face-off at 8:00 p.m. and will be broadcasted live on ACC Network.
Game Information
Opponent: No. 2 Virginia (5-0, 1-0 ACC)
Date/Time: Mar. 10, 8 p.m.
Location: Dorrance Field, Chapel Hill, N.C.
Watch: ACC Network
Live Stats: Stat Broadcast
Looking Back
Behind six goals from Chris Gray, the Tar Heels beat No. 20 Denver 17-16 Saturday afternoon in a back-and-forth battle at Dorrance Field. With 1:19 remaining, Gray took a pass from Schertzinger and fired a ball past Denver keeper Jack Thompson for what would prove to be the game-winner. It was the sixth of the day for Gray, who has now scored six or more goals in a game five times as a Tar Heel.
Collin Krieg finished the day with 14 saves for the Tar Heels. Senior Zac Tucci had a great game, winning 12 of 25 face-offs. The Tar Heels took 55 shots to Denver's 40 and led 34-18 in ground balls, including 10-5 in the fourth quarter.
Series History vs. Virginia
North Carolina and Virginia have had a long-standing series, the 82nd meeting between the two schools. The Cavaliers hold a 53-28 record over the Tar Heels. The first meeting was in 1949, with Virginia downing the Tar Heels 12-1 in Chapel Hill. The two teams faced each other three times in 2021. The Tar Heels earned the 16-13 victory in Charlottesville before falling to the Cavaliers 18-16 in Chapel Hill. The third and final meeting of the season was in the NCAA Final Four, with UNC dropping a heartbreaking 12-11 loss. UNC holds a 12-23 record at home against Virginia.
Coaching Matchup
Joe Breschi is in his 24th season as a head coach and 14th with the Tar Heels, with a 234-129 career record for a .645 winning percentage. Breschi is 142-66 (.683) as North Carolina's head coach. Breschi is 8-13 all-time against Virginia.
Head coach Lars Tiffany is in his 17th season as a head coach carries a career record of 168-91 (.649) into Thursday's matchup. Tiffany is 60-22 overall in six seasons at Virginia. Tiffany is 5-2 all-time against the Tar Heels.
Gray Chasing History
With 362 career points, Chris Gray is now 38 points away from breaking the NCAA Division 1 all-time career point record, currently 400. Gray currently ranks second in the country in points per game (6.83).
Home Sweet Home
After defeating Denver 17-16 last weekend at home, head coach Joe Breschi has now amassed 90 career home victories at North Carolina. Breschi is 90-25 all-time at UNC in home games for a .783 winning percentage.
Tune In
Fans can follow the Tar Heels matchup against No. 2 Virginia with @UNCMensLacrosse on Twitter. The game will air live on ACC Network at 8:00 p.m.
Game Information
Opponent: No. 2 Virginia (5-0, 1-0 ACC)
Date/Time: Mar. 10, 8 p.m.
Location: Dorrance Field, Chapel Hill, N.C.
Watch: ACC Network
Live Stats: Stat Broadcast
Looking Back
Behind six goals from Chris Gray, the Tar Heels beat No. 20 Denver 17-16 Saturday afternoon in a back-and-forth battle at Dorrance Field. With 1:19 remaining, Gray took a pass from Schertzinger and fired a ball past Denver keeper Jack Thompson for what would prove to be the game-winner. It was the sixth of the day for Gray, who has now scored six or more goals in a game five times as a Tar Heel.
Collin Krieg finished the day with 14 saves for the Tar Heels. Senior Zac Tucci had a great game, winning 12 of 25 face-offs. The Tar Heels took 55 shots to Denver's 40 and led 34-18 in ground balls, including 10-5 in the fourth quarter.
Series History vs. Virginia
North Carolina and Virginia have had a long-standing series, the 82nd meeting between the two schools. The Cavaliers hold a 53-28 record over the Tar Heels. The first meeting was in 1949, with Virginia downing the Tar Heels 12-1 in Chapel Hill. The two teams faced each other three times in 2021. The Tar Heels earned the 16-13 victory in Charlottesville before falling to the Cavaliers 18-16 in Chapel Hill. The third and final meeting of the season was in the NCAA Final Four, with UNC dropping a heartbreaking 12-11 loss. UNC holds a 12-23 record at home against Virginia.
Coaching Matchup
Joe Breschi is in his 24th season as a head coach and 14th with the Tar Heels, with a 234-129 career record for a .645 winning percentage. Breschi is 142-66 (.683) as North Carolina's head coach. Breschi is 8-13 all-time against Virginia.
Head coach Lars Tiffany is in his 17th season as a head coach carries a career record of 168-91 (.649) into Thursday's matchup. Tiffany is 60-22 overall in six seasons at Virginia. Tiffany is 5-2 all-time against the Tar Heels.
Gray Chasing History
With 362 career points, Chris Gray is now 38 points away from breaking the NCAA Division 1 all-time career point record, currently 400. Gray currently ranks second in the country in points per game (6.83).
Home Sweet Home
After defeating Denver 17-16 last weekend at home, head coach Joe Breschi has now amassed 90 career home victories at North Carolina. Breschi is 90-25 all-time at UNC in home games for a .783 winning percentage.
Tune In
Fans can follow the Tar Heels matchup against No. 2 Virginia with @UNCMensLacrosse on Twitter. The game will air live on ACC Network at 8:00 p.m.
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