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No. 8 Men's Lacrosse Defeats Jacksonville In Season Opener, 11-10
February 7, 2026 | Men's Lacrosse
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Mason Szewczyk's go-ahead goal with just over two minutes remaining propelled the eighth-ranked North Carolina men's lacrosse team over Jacksonville, 11-10, Saturday afternoon at Dorrance Field.
With the win, Carolina is now 1-0 on the campaign, while Jacksonville falls to 0-2.
How It Happened
• The two teams traded goals in the opening quarter, with Brevin Wilson, Luke Macaluso, Leif Hagerup and James Matan posting tallies for the Tar Heels, who held a 4-3 advantage.
• In the second quarter, Wilson scored the period's lone goal, pushing Carolina's lead at the half to two, 5-3.
• Carolina outscored Jacksonville 3-2 in the third, courtesy of scores from Luke Bair, Mason Szewczyk and Ty English, taking an 8-5 edge into the final frame.
• The Tar Heels opened the fourth scoring two of the first three goals, leading 10-6 with 12:11 remaining in the game.
• Jacksonville answered with four-straight goals of their own, tying the matchup at 10-all, with 3:31 left on the clock.
• Szewczyk scored the game-winning goal with 2:26 remaining, his second score on the day, propelling Carolina to the one-goal victory.
Tar Heel Performances
• Szewczyk led all players with four points, courtesy of two goals and two assists.
• Wilson posted a hat trick in the game, a team-best for the Tar Heels.
• Brady Wambach posted 12 faceoff wins in the victory.
• In his first collegiate game, freshman Josh Marcus recorded eight saves.
Inside The Numbers
• Carolina leads the all-time series with Jacksonville, 4-0.
• With the win, the Tar Heels have won 28-straight season openers, a streak that dates back to 1999 and is the second-longest streak nationally.
• Wilson's hat trick was a career-high for the sophomore.
• Marcus became the first Tar Heel freshman to start in goal since Collin Krieg in 2021.
Up Next
• Carolina returns to Dorrance Field on Friday, hosting High Point.
• Opening faceoff between the Tar Heels and Panthers is set for 5 PM, with the matchup airing on ACCNX.
With the win, Carolina is now 1-0 on the campaign, while Jacksonville falls to 0-2.
How It Happened
• The two teams traded goals in the opening quarter, with Brevin Wilson, Luke Macaluso, Leif Hagerup and James Matan posting tallies for the Tar Heels, who held a 4-3 advantage.
• In the second quarter, Wilson scored the period's lone goal, pushing Carolina's lead at the half to two, 5-3.
• Carolina outscored Jacksonville 3-2 in the third, courtesy of scores from Luke Bair, Mason Szewczyk and Ty English, taking an 8-5 edge into the final frame.
• The Tar Heels opened the fourth scoring two of the first three goals, leading 10-6 with 12:11 remaining in the game.
• Jacksonville answered with four-straight goals of their own, tying the matchup at 10-all, with 3:31 left on the clock.
• Szewczyk scored the game-winning goal with 2:26 remaining, his second score on the day, propelling Carolina to the one-goal victory.
Tar Heel Performances
• Szewczyk led all players with four points, courtesy of two goals and two assists.
• Wilson posted a hat trick in the game, a team-best for the Tar Heels.
• Brady Wambach posted 12 faceoff wins in the victory.
• In his first collegiate game, freshman Josh Marcus recorded eight saves.
Inside The Numbers
• Carolina leads the all-time series with Jacksonville, 4-0.
• With the win, the Tar Heels have won 28-straight season openers, a streak that dates back to 1999 and is the second-longest streak nationally.
• Wilson's hat trick was a career-high for the sophomore.
• Marcus became the first Tar Heel freshman to start in goal since Collin Krieg in 2021.
Up Next
• Carolina returns to Dorrance Field on Friday, hosting High Point.
• Opening faceoff between the Tar Heels and Panthers is set for 5 PM, with the matchup airing on ACCNX.
Team Stats
JACKSONV
NORTH CA
Shots
29
42
Turnovers
16
9
Caused Turnovers
3
8
Faceoffs Won
12
12
Extra-Man Opps
7
4
Ground Balls
37
37
Game Leaders
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Players Mentioned
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