No. 1 UNC Women's Lacrosse Routs Louisville, 24-3

Tar Heels tie program record for goals in a single game

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The No. 1 ranked University of North Carolina women's lacrosse team defeated the University of Louisville, 24-3, on Sunday afternoon at Dorrance Field. The Tar Heels were led by sophomore attacker Chloe Humphrey, who had a career-high nine points with six goals and three assists. UNC got off to a fast start, scoring four goals in the first two minutes, and never looked back, tying their program record for most goals in a single game.

Why it matters

This dominant performance by the top-ranked Tar Heels highlights their continued excellence in women's lacrosse, a program that has been among the nation's best for years. The lopsided victory over a conference opponent also demonstrates UNC's depth and ability to overwhelm opponents, raising expectations for their potential to win another national championship.

The details

The Tar Heels were led by sophomore attacker Chloe Humphrey, who had a career-high nine points with six goals and three assists. UNC jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first two minutes, forcing a Louisville timeout. The Tar Heels continued to pour it on, leading 12-1 at the end of the first quarter. UNC maintained their commanding lead throughout, eventually winning 24-3 and tying their program record for most goals in a single game.

  • The game was played on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
  • UNC jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first two minutes of the game.

The players

Chloe Humphrey

A sophomore attacker for the University of North Carolina women's lacrosse team who had a career-high nine points with six goals and three assists in the game.

Kate Levy

A sophomore midfielder for the University of North Carolina women's lacrosse team who scored one of UNC's four goals in the first two minutes of the game.

Eliza Osburn

A sophomore midfielder for the University of North Carolina women's lacrosse team who scored one of UNC's four goals in the first two minutes of the game.

Kaleigh Harden

A junior midfielder for the University of North Carolina women's lacrosse team who scored one of UNC's four goals in the first two minutes of the game.

Darcy Felter

A senior midfielder for the University of North Carolina women's lacrosse team who scored one of UNC's four goals in the first two minutes of the game.

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What’s next

The Tar Heels return to action on Friday, February 28, 2026 at 5 p.m. against Florida State at Dorrance Field.

The takeaway

This dominant performance by the top-ranked Tar Heels highlights their continued excellence in women's lacrosse and their ability to overwhelm opponents, raising expectations for their potential to win another national championship.