University of North Carolina Athletics
Sunday, February 25
Chapel Hill, NC
1 p.m. ET
North Carolina
vs
High Point
Photo by: Jeffrey A. Camarati
Women’s Lacrosse Returns Home To Play High Point Sunday Afternoon
February 24, 2024 | Women's Lacrosse
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Following an overtime win in the conference opener Friday night, the eighth-ranked University of North Carolina women's lacrosse team has a quick turnaround: The Tar Heels return home to host High Point for an in-state matchup on Sunday, Feb. 25.
First draw is set for 1 p.m. ET at Dorrance Field. The game will air on ACCNX with Brian Waer on call. Tickets are available for purchase here.
Fans are also encouraged to stay after the game for a poster signing session with the team.
Game Info
Who: (8) Carolina vs. High Point
What: Mental Health Awareness Day, sticker giveaway
Where: Chapel Hill, N.C. – Dorrance Field
When: Sunday, Feb. 25 – 1 p.m. ET
Links: Live Stream | Live Stats
Heels vs. Panthers
This will be the 12th meeting all-time between North Carolina and High Point with the Tar Heels leading the series at a perfect 11-0. This will be the sixth contest between the in-state foes played in Chapel Hill. UNC has out-scored HPU 202-66 all-time.
In the Last Meeting
The last game between UNC and HPU was on March 23, 2023, in Chapel Hill, which resulted in a 22-4 Carolina victory and the Tar Heels out-shot the Panthers, 38-10. Reilly Casey had a career-high five assists and Bailey Horne set a career-high eight draw controls.
Two Tar Heel program records were broken in the last meeting. UNC set a single-game team record with 19 assists, erasing the previous record of 16. UNC also had 41 points, eclipsing the previous single-game mark. Both previous records were also against the Panthers.
Last Time Out
North Carolina came out on top of an overtime thriller at No. 15 Virginia on Friday night, posting a 10-9 win in the ACC opener in Charlottesville. Eva Ingrilli scoring the golden goal with an assist from Alyssa Long. Ingrilli had a team-high three goals, her third hat trick in four games.
Olivia Dirks, Ashley Humphrey and Caitlyn Wurzburger all had three goals against the Cavaliers in what proved to be a close battle. Alecia Nicholas made six saves, including three in the third quarter, while Emily Nalls and Darcy Felter both had two casued turnovers.
Tar Heel Hot Streaks
Major Milestones
A few major milestones are on the horizon for the Tar Heels...
North Carolina is ranked No. 8 in this week's ILWomen/IWLCA poll and No. 6 in the USA Lacrosse Magazine poll. The Tar Heels checked in at No. 3 in three different preseason polls: USA Lacrosse, ILWomen/IWLCA and ACC Coaches Poll.
Watch Out For 'Em
Dirks and Nalls were named to the Tewaaraton Award Watch List, the sport's most prestigious award. Both graduate students were tabbed to the All-ACC Preseason Team, too.
Stay up to date with UNC women's lacrosse by following the Tar Heels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
First draw is set for 1 p.m. ET at Dorrance Field. The game will air on ACCNX with Brian Waer on call. Tickets are available for purchase here.
Fans are also encouraged to stay after the game for a poster signing session with the team.
Game Info
Who: (8) Carolina vs. High Point
What: Mental Health Awareness Day, sticker giveaway
Where: Chapel Hill, N.C. – Dorrance Field
When: Sunday, Feb. 25 – 1 p.m. ET
Links: Live Stream | Live Stats
Heels vs. Panthers
This will be the 12th meeting all-time between North Carolina and High Point with the Tar Heels leading the series at a perfect 11-0. This will be the sixth contest between the in-state foes played in Chapel Hill. UNC has out-scored HPU 202-66 all-time.
In the Last Meeting
The last game between UNC and HPU was on March 23, 2023, in Chapel Hill, which resulted in a 22-4 Carolina victory and the Tar Heels out-shot the Panthers, 38-10. Reilly Casey had a career-high five assists and Bailey Horne set a career-high eight draw controls.
Two Tar Heel program records were broken in the last meeting. UNC set a single-game team record with 19 assists, erasing the previous record of 16. UNC also had 41 points, eclipsing the previous single-game mark. Both previous records were also against the Panthers.
Last Time Out
North Carolina came out on top of an overtime thriller at No. 15 Virginia on Friday night, posting a 10-9 win in the ACC opener in Charlottesville. Eva Ingrilli scoring the golden goal with an assist from Alyssa Long. Ingrilli had a team-high three goals, her third hat trick in four games.
Olivia Dirks, Ashley Humphrey and Caitlyn Wurzburger all had three goals against the Cavaliers in what proved to be a close battle. Alecia Nicholas made six saves, including three in the third quarter, while Emily Nalls and Darcy Felter both had two casued turnovers.
Tar Heel Hot Streaks
- UNC has won 68 of its last 75 games, and 76 of its last 84 games
- The Tar Heels have scored double-figure goals 79 times in their last 84 games
- Wurzburger has recorded at least one point in 61 of her 67 career appearances. She has earned at least one point in every game since April 21, 2022 (31 games)
- Wurzburger has scored at least one goal in 56 of her 67 career appearances
- Humphrey has recorded at least one point in 40 of her 41 career appearances
- Humphrey has dished out at least one assist in 38 of her 41 games. She has scored at least one goal in 34 of her 41 games
Major Milestones
A few major milestones are on the horizon for the Tar Heels...
- Reilly Casey (46) is four assists away from 50 in her career
- Gabi Hall (45) is five ground balls away from 50 in her career
- Wurzburger (214) is six points away from being ranked 10th on UNC's all-time career points list, seven from ranking 9th, eight from ranking 8th and 14 from ranking seventh
- Casey (44) is six goals away from 50 in her career
- Humphrey (141) is nine assists away from 150 in her career
- Casey (90) is 10 points away from 100 in her career
North Carolina is ranked No. 8 in this week's ILWomen/IWLCA poll and No. 6 in the USA Lacrosse Magazine poll. The Tar Heels checked in at No. 3 in three different preseason polls: USA Lacrosse, ILWomen/IWLCA and ACC Coaches Poll.
Watch Out For 'Em
Dirks and Nalls were named to the Tewaaraton Award Watch List, the sport's most prestigious award. Both graduate students were tabbed to the All-ACC Preseason Team, too.
Stay up to date with UNC women's lacrosse by following the Tar Heels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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