North Carolina

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.

Marie McCool is one of 30 nominees for The World Games Athlete of the Year

Headlined by Tewaaraton winner Chloe Humphrey, defending NCAA champion North Carolina has earned the No. 1 ranking. Last season’s national runner-up, Northwestern, is No. 2.