University of North Carolina Athletics
Sunday, May 3
Charlotte, N.C.
Noon
North Carolina
vs
Virginia
Photo by: DALTON T. WAINSCOTT
Men's Lacrosse, Virginia Clash Sunday In ACC Championship
May 2, 2026 | Men's Lacrosse
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The second-seeded North Carolina men's lacrosse team and No. 4 Virginia meet Sunday, in the title game of the 2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Men's Lacrosse Championship. Opening faceoff between the Tar Heels and Cavaliers is set for noon from Charlotte, televised on ACC Network.
Gameday Information
Date/Time: Sunday, May 3 - noon
Location: American Legion Memorial Stadium - Charlotte, N.C.
Watch: ACC Network
Live Stats
Tickets
Tournament Information
Opening Faceoff
• Carolina will face No. 4 Virginia in Sunday afternoon's ACC Championship game in Charlotte. The matchup is the sixth meeting between the programs in the conference title game.
• Sunday is the 88th meeting between the two programs. Carolina has won two-straight matchups, including this year's 16-15 overtime win in Charlottesville.
• The Tar Heels hold a 23-21 all-time record in the ACC Tournament, winning nine titles.
A Win Over Virginia Would...
• Give Carolina their 31st win over Virginia, the third-straight in the series.
• Help the Tar Heels win their first ACC Championship since 2017, and the 10th in program history.
• Be Carolina's eighth ACC Tournament win versus the Cavaliers.
• Be Coach Breschi's 274th career win as head coach, and 182nd victory leading the Tar Heels.
UNC vs. UVA For The ACC
• Sunday is the sixth meeting between the two programs in the ACC Championship:
- 1990: Win, 10-6
- 1994: Win, 15-7
- 1996: Win, 13-11
- 2013: Win, 16-13
- 2019: Loss, 14-13
• Carolina has won the ACC Tournament nine times, most recently in 2017.
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 Sunday, the Lutherville, Md. native is fifth on the Carolina career goals list, sitting six 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. Dominic Pietramala (2023-Present): 122
Gameday Information
Date/Time: Sunday, May 3 - noon
Location: American Legion Memorial Stadium - Charlotte, N.C.
Watch: ACC Network
Live Stats
Tickets
Tournament Information
Opening Faceoff
• Carolina will face No. 4 Virginia in Sunday afternoon's ACC Championship game in Charlotte. The matchup is the sixth meeting between the programs in the conference title game.
• Sunday is the 88th meeting between the two programs. Carolina has won two-straight matchups, including this year's 16-15 overtime win in Charlottesville.
• The Tar Heels hold a 23-21 all-time record in the ACC Tournament, winning nine titles.
A Win Over Virginia Would...
• Give Carolina their 31st win over Virginia, the third-straight in the series.
• Help the Tar Heels win their first ACC Championship since 2017, and the 10th in program history.
• Be Carolina's eighth ACC Tournament win versus the Cavaliers.
• Be Coach Breschi's 274th career win as head coach, and 182nd victory leading the Tar Heels.
UNC vs. UVA For The ACC
• Sunday is the sixth meeting between the two programs in the ACC Championship:
- 1990: Win, 10-6
- 1994: Win, 15-7
- 1996: Win, 13-11
- 2013: Win, 16-13
- 2019: Loss, 14-13
• Carolina has won the ACC Tournament nine times, most recently in 2017.
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 Sunday, the Lutherville, Md. native is fifth on the Carolina career goals list, sitting six 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. Dominic Pietramala (2023-Present): 122
Players Mentioned
Attackman
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