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No. 1 UNC men's lacrosse defeats No. 19 Penn, 11-9, for first road win
Behind a five-goal game from junior attackman Dominic Pietramala, the Tar Heels withstood a four-goal Penn run in the second quarter.
Published on Feb. 28, 2026
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No. 1 North Carolina men's lacrosse (5-0) bested No. 19 Penn (2-2), 11-9, to earn a top-20 win. Behind a five goal game from junior attackman Dominic Pietramala, the Tar Heels withstood a four-goal Penn run in the second quarter for their second ranked win of the season.
Why it matters
This win over a ranked opponent on the road is an important early-season victory for the top-ranked Tar Heels as they look to build momentum and make a push for a national championship.
The details
Penn sophomore goalkeeper Jack Pelot made four early saves to keep UNC off the board, but Pietramala opened the scoring. Penn then added four straight goals to take a two-goal lead, but Pietramala scored twice before halftime to even the score. The teams traded goals in the second half, with Pietramala netting his fifth goal late to seal the win for UNC.
- The Tar Heels will travel to New Jersey on Sunday, where they will take on Princeton at noon.
The players
Dominic Pietramala
A junior attackman for North Carolina who scored five goals in the game.
Jack Pelot
A sophomore goalkeeper for Penn who made four early saves to keep UNC off the board.
Brevin Wilson
A sophomore attackman for North Carolina who scored two goals.
Anthony Raio
A first-year midfielder for North Carolina who assisted on one of Brevin Wilson's goals.
Owen Duffy
A junior attackman for North Carolina who scored two goals, including a late insurance goal.
What’s next
The Tar Heels will travel to New Jersey on Sunday, where they will take on Princeton at noon.
The takeaway
North Carolina's ability to withstand Penn's second-quarter run and then pull away late shows the depth and resilience of the top-ranked Tar Heels as they continue their quest for a national title.
