North Carolina

Northwestern's victory against former No. 1 Maryland gave North Carolina the opportunity to move up one place to the top.

The Tar Heels' latest triumph over Syracuse, coupled with former No. 1 Richmond's loss to Notre Dame, opened the door for UNC to move up to top billing.

Northwestern handed North Carolina its first defeat in 684 days, avenging its NCAA championship game loss with a 17-16 victory in overtime Wednesday.

How the UNC phenom and USA wunderkind has prepared to meet this moment.

Kiley Mottice celebrates a goal during North Carolina's 13-9 victory at Syracuse on Friday afternoon.

North Carolina answered every question and cashed every receipt on its way to a national title in 2025.

Most teams would kill to have a conference player of the year, a two-year ACC starter and a top-50 recruit comprise their first midfield. At North Carolina, it’s the third line. That’s the talent with which the Tar Heels are operating.

A first NCAA season for the ages earned Chloe Humphrey the nickname "Phenom."

One player from this group will be named the USA Lacrosse Division I Women’s Preseason Player of the Year on Thursday.