UNC Women's Lacrosse Dominates Cal to Stay Unbeaten

No. 1 Tar Heels score 11 unanswered goals to open game and cruise to 20-3 victory

Mar. 13, 2026 at 1:07am

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The top-ranked University of North Carolina women's lacrosse team scored 11 unanswered goals to start the game and cruised to a 20-3 victory over the University of California, Berkeley on Thursday afternoon. The win was UNC's 30th consecutive victory, a new program record.

Why it matters

UNC's dominant performance against a ranked opponent on the road demonstrates the team's continued excellence and ability to win convincingly against quality competition. The Tar Heels' undefeated start to the season has them firmly atop the national rankings as they pursue another championship.

The details

Sophomore attacker Addison Pattillo led the way for UNC, scoring four of her five total goals in an 8-minute span to spark the Tar Heels' early onslaught. UNC's star attacker Chloe Humphrey, who had scored a hat trick in each of the team's first seven games, was held to just two goals. But the Tar Heels still managed to dominate, outshooting Cal 10-0 in the third quarter and extending their lead to 18-1 before cruising to the 20-3 final.

  • The game took place on Thursday, March 13, 2026 in Berkeley, California.
  • UNC scored 11 unanswered goals to open the game.
  • Pattillo scored four goals in an 8-minute span in the first half.
  • UNC led 14-1 at halftime.
  • The Tar Heels outscored Cal 5-0 in the third quarter.

The players

Addison Pattillo

A sophomore attacker for UNC who scored four of her five goals in an 8-minute span to spark the Tar Heels' early onslaught.

Chloe Humphrey

UNC's star attacker who had scored a hat trick in each of the team's first seven games, but was held to just two goals in this dominant victory.

Eliza Osburn

A UNC player who scored one of the 11 unanswered goals to open the game for the Tar Heels.

Kiley Mottice

A UNC player who recorded a hat trick in the team's 20-3 win over Cal.

University of North Carolina (UNC)

The top-ranked women's lacrosse team that extended its program-record winning streak to 30 games with the dominant victory over Cal.

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What’s next

UNC will return to action when it hosts No. 7 Florida at Dorrance Field on Tuesday, March 18, 2026 at 12 p.m.

The takeaway

UNC's continued dominance and ability to win convincingly against ranked opponents on the road demonstrates the team's championship pedigree as they pursue another national title. The Tar Heels' undefeated start and program-record winning streak have them firmly atop the national rankings.