North Carolina Ousts No. 3 Maryland 16-6, Ending Terps' 2026 Season in NCAA Semifinal
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Updated · UMTerps.com · May 22
North Carolina Ousts No. 3 Maryland 16-6, Ending Terps' 2026 Season in NCAA Semifinal
12 articles · Updated · UMTerps.com · May 22
A 13-2 North Carolina run turned a 3-3 second-quarter tie into a 16-6 semifinal loss for No. 3 Maryland on Friday in Evanston, ending the Terps' season.
Chloe Humphrey scored six points after netting UNC's first three goals, and Addison Pattillo added five goals as the Tar Heels improved to 19-1 and reached the NCAA title game.
JJ Suriano kept Maryland afloat early with 11 saves, while Lauren LaPointe scored twice — including the 100th goal of her career — and Kristen Shanahan also had two goals.
The defeat closed a 13-4 campaign for Maryland, which extended national records with its 29th Final Four appearance and 36th straight NCAA Tournament berth.
Can North Carolina's defense overcome Northwestern's perfect home playoff record in the championship game?
Has North Carolina officially eclipsed Maryland as the new powerhouse dynasty in women's lacrosse?
Is Chloe Humphrey’s historic season the main driver of UNC's success, or is it their dominant team defense?