Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 2/15/23
From Press Release
Philly grads made a huge mark in their college debuts for the top-ranked University of North Carolina women’s lacrosse team, which is back in action today when it plays host to Liberty. First draw is set for 5 p.m. ET at Dorrance Field.
The unanimous preseason favorite, the Tar Heels hold on to the No. 1 spot in all national polls following a 14-9 win over No. 12 James Madison on Saturday to begin the 2023 campaign.
Marissa White (Agnes Irwin) impressed in her debut as the freshman became the first UNC rookie to record at least five goals in one contest since 2021. Another freshman, Kiley Mottice (Archbishop Carroll), started at attack while junior Alyssa Long (Springfield-Delco, 1 GB) started at midfield. Also playing roles for the Heels were freshman midfielder Darcy Felter (Penn Charter) and senior midfielder Livi Lawton (Downingtown East).
Following Saturday’s win, the Tar Heels have now won 41 consecutive regular season games, tied as the third-longest streak in NCAA history. Carolina has also won 34 consecutive home games, the longest streak in program history.
This will be the third meeting in program history between the Tar Heels and the Flames, the last time being a 23-4 UNC victory in 2018. Wednesday will be the season opener for Liberty, which reached the championship of the ASUN Tournament last year.
