Men's Lacrosse Prepped For Top-10 Matchup At Army

WEST POINT, N.Y. - The fifth-ranked North Carolina lacrosse team (7-1) makes the trip to West Point on Saturday, squaring off with No. 9 Army (7-1, 3-1 Patriot) to close out nonconference play.

Gameday Information
Date/Time: Saturday, March 29 - Noon
Location: Michie Stadium - West Point, N.Y.
Watch: ESPN+
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Opening Faceoff
• The Tar Heels travel to Army on Saturday for a top-10 matchup.
• Saturday is the fifth all-time matchup between the two program, with Carolina leading the all-time series, 3-1. The game is the first at Army since the 1983 NCAA Quarterfinal.
• Last Friday, Carolina traveled in-state to High Point, defeating the Panthers 14-2.

A Win Over Army Would....
• Give Carolina their fourth win over Army, the first on the road at West Point since the 1983 NCAA Quarterfinal.
• Be the Tar Heels' third road win of the campaign, including the second ranked road victory.
• Be Coach Breschi's 259th career win, and 167th win as the Tar Heels' leader.

Defensive Unit Against High Point
• Against High Point on Friday, the Tar Heel defensive unit allowed two goals, the sixth time this season allowing single-digit goals.
• Friday was the third-fewest goals allowed in a single game in program history.
• The Carolina defense did not allow a goal from the 5:49 mark in the second quarter, through the end of the game. The scoreless span for High Point lasted the remaining 35:49 in the contest.
• The second half was the first time not allowing a goal in a half since facing Hofstra in 2013 (second half).

Duffy's Last Four
• In the last four contests, attackman Owen Duffy has posted 22 points for the Tar Heels, an average of 5.5 points per game:
- 3/2 vs. Princeton: 3 goals, 2 assists
- 3/8 vs. Hofstra: 2 goals, 4 assists
- 3/16 vs. Jacksonville: 6 goals, 2 assists
- 3/21 at High Point: 3 goals

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Players Mentioned

Owen Duffy