University of North Carolina Athletics
Friday, May 1
Charlotte, N.C.
8 PM
North Carolina
vs
Syracuse
Photo by: Jeffrey A. Camarati
Men's Lacrosse, Syracuse Meet Friday In ACC Semifinal
April 30, 2026 | Men's Lacrosse
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The second-seeded North Carolina men's lacrosse team will meet No. 3 Syracuse Friday evening, in the semifinal of the 2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Men's Lacrosse Championship. Opening faceoff between the Tar Heels and Orange is set for 8 PM, televised on ACC Network.
Gameday Information
Date/Time: Friday, May 1 - 8 PM
Location: American Legion Memorial Stadium - Charlotte, N.C.
Watch: ACC Network
Live Stats
Tickets
Tournament Information
Opening Faceoff
• Friday is the 35th meeting between the two programs. Carolina has won two-straight matchups, including this year's 14-9 win in the ACC opener for Carolina.
• The Tar Heels hold a 22-21 all-time record in the ACC Tournament, winning nine titles.
A Win Over Syracuse Would...
• Give Carolina their 15th win over Syracuse.
• Help the Tar Heels advance to the ACC Final for the first time since their 2019.
• Be Carolina's fifth postseason win over the Orange, including their third in the ACC Tournament.
• Be Coach Breschi's 273rd career win as head coach, and 181st victory leading the Tar Heels.
Earlier This Season Versus The Orange
• Five goals from Dominic Pietramala and 15 saves courtesy of Josh Marcus helped No. 2 North Carolina defeat No. 3 Syracuse, 14-9.
• The trio of Szewczyk, Harshbarger and Owen Duffy each dished out two assists.
• Brady Wambach (16-26) and Colin Hannigan (1-1) combined to win the faceoff battle.
• Marcus' 15 saves was a career best for the freshman.
• Thomann and Parker McDonald recorded two caused turnovers each.
• Carolina held the Orange scoreless for 14:42 between the first and second quarters. In that stretch, the Tar Heels scored six-straight goals.
All-ACC Honors
• The trio of Owen Duffy, Dominic Pietramala and Brady Wambach were named to the 2026 All-ACC Men's Lacrosse Team.
• Additionally, Wambach was named the ACC's Co-Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the first Tar Heel faceoff specialist to win a league player of the year award.
• Duffy earned All-ACC for the third time in his career, while Pietramala and Wambach collected conference recognition for the second-straight season.
Dom Approaching Goals Record
• In March, attackman Dominic Pietramala became the 17th Tar Heel to score 100-or-more goals during their time in Chapel Hill.
• Entering Friday, the Lutherville, Md. native is tied for fifth on the Carolina career goals list, sitting seven away from tying Bert Fett's career record:
1. Bert Fett (1972-1975): 128
2. Jimmy Bitter (2012-2015): 126
3. Joey Sankey (2012-2015): 125
4. Chris Gray (2020-2022): 124
5. Marcus Holman (2010-2013): 121
Dominic Pietramala (2023-Present): 121
Gameday Information
Date/Time: Friday, May 1 - 8 PM
Location: American Legion Memorial Stadium - Charlotte, N.C.
Watch: ACC Network
Live Stats
Tickets
Tournament Information
Opening Faceoff
• Friday is the 35th meeting between the two programs. Carolina has won two-straight matchups, including this year's 14-9 win in the ACC opener for Carolina.
• The Tar Heels hold a 22-21 all-time record in the ACC Tournament, winning nine titles.
A Win Over Syracuse Would...
• Give Carolina their 15th win over Syracuse.
• Help the Tar Heels advance to the ACC Final for the first time since their 2019.
• Be Carolina's fifth postseason win over the Orange, including their third in the ACC Tournament.
• Be Coach Breschi's 273rd career win as head coach, and 181st victory leading the Tar Heels.
Earlier This Season Versus The Orange
• Five goals from Dominic Pietramala and 15 saves courtesy of Josh Marcus helped No. 2 North Carolina defeat No. 3 Syracuse, 14-9.
• The trio of Szewczyk, Harshbarger and Owen Duffy each dished out two assists.
• Brady Wambach (16-26) and Colin Hannigan (1-1) combined to win the faceoff battle.
• Marcus' 15 saves was a career best for the freshman.
• Thomann and Parker McDonald recorded two caused turnovers each.
• Carolina held the Orange scoreless for 14:42 between the first and second quarters. In that stretch, the Tar Heels scored six-straight goals.
All-ACC Honors
• The trio of Owen Duffy, Dominic Pietramala and Brady Wambach were named to the 2026 All-ACC Men's Lacrosse Team.
• Additionally, Wambach was named the ACC's Co-Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the first Tar Heel faceoff specialist to win a league player of the year award.
• Duffy earned All-ACC for the third time in his career, while Pietramala and Wambach collected conference recognition for the second-straight season.
Dom Approaching Goals Record
• In March, attackman Dominic Pietramala became the 17th Tar Heel to score 100-or-more goals during their time in Chapel Hill.
• Entering Friday, the Lutherville, Md. native is tied for fifth on the Carolina career goals list, sitting seven away from tying Bert Fett's career record:
1. Bert Fett (1972-1975): 128
2. Jimmy Bitter (2012-2015): 126
3. Joey Sankey (2012-2015): 125
4. Chris Gray (2020-2022): 124
5. Marcus Holman (2010-2013): 121
Dominic Pietramala (2023-Present): 121
Players Mentioned
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Goalkeeper
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Longstick Midfielder
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Attackman
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Faceoff
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