Chapel Hill, N.C. - A Clash at Dorrance Field
The top-ranked North Carolina women’s lacrosse team is set to face off against Louisville this Sunday at noon on their home turf, Dorrance Field. The Tar Heels, boasting a commanding 12-0 record in the all-time series against the Cardinals, are eager to stretch their impressive winning streak to 26 games.
Game Details:
- Matchup: No. 1 North Carolina vs.
Louisville
- Location: Chapel Hill, N.C. - Dorrance Field
- Time: Sunday, Feb. 20 - Noon
- Broadcast: ACCNX with commentary from Mike Guerriere and Andie Aldave
Ten Things to Know:
- Dominance in the Series: North Carolina leads the all-time series with a perfect 12-0 record against Louisville.
- Streaking Heels: UNC's current 25-game winning streak is not only the longest in the nation but also ranks as the third longest in program history, and it's tied for the 10th longest in NCAA history.
- Challenging Schedule: The Tar Heels are navigating one of the toughest schedules in the country, facing nine of the nation’s Top 20 teams this season.
- Offensive Powerhouse: In 2025, Carolina outscored opponents 384-151, setting a single-season program record. Their scoring margin of 10.6 per game topped national charts, with an average of 17.5 goals per game leading both the ACC and NCAA.
- Defensive Prowess: The Tar Heels' defense was equally formidable, allowing only 6.9 goals per game, also ranking first in the ACC and NCAA. Opponents reached double digits in scoring just four times, and UNC kept teams scoreless in 18 quarters throughout the season.
- Preseason All-America Honors: Nine Tar Heels earned spots on various preseason All-America teams.
Standouts include first teamers Sam Forrest, Chloe Humphrey, and Brooklyn Walker-Welch. Kate Levy, Kily Mottice, Betty Nelson, Eliza Osburn, Addison Pattillo, and Ellie Traggio also received recognition.
- Star Power: Chloe Humphrey, returning for her sophomore season, is the reigning Honda Sports Award for Lacrosse and Tewaaraton winner.
Dubbed preseason Player of the Year by USA Lacrosse, Humphrey set an NCAA record with 90 goals last season. She’s already netted 11 goals and six assists in three games this season.
- Levy's Rise: Kate Levy shone against #13 Syracuse, setting career highs with three goals, five points, and three caused turnovers, followed by another hat trick against Ohio State.
- Felter's Hot Start: Darcy Felter is making waves with eight goals in the first three games, including matching her career high with five goals against JMU.
- Harden's Draw Control Mastery: Kaleigh Harden is dominating the draw, averaging seven draw controls per game, which ranks her 21st nationally and fourth in the ACC.
With such a formidable lineup and a history of excellence, the Tar Heels are primed for another thrilling chapter in their storied rivalry with Louisville. Fans should brace for an exciting showdown as UNC aims to keep their streak alive and continue their march through a challenging season.