Saturday, April 19
Chapel Hill, N.C.
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North Carolina
9-3, 2-1
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Notre Dame
7-3, 3-1
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Photo by: Jeffrey A. Camarati
Notre Dame Clips No. 5 Men's Lacrosse, 12-6
April 19, 2025 | Men's Lacrosse
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Ninth-ranked Notre Dame (7-3, 3-1 ACC) secured a 12-6 victory over No. 5 North Carolina (9-3, 2-1 ACC), Saturday afternoon at Dorrance Field in Atlantic Coast Conference play.
How It Happened
• Carolina led after the opening quarter, 4-0, with a goal each from James Matan, Brevin Wilson, Ty English and Mason Szewczyk.
• Notre Dame's Chris Kavanagh scored the second quarter's lone goal, as the Tar Heels held a three-goal lead at the half.
• The Fighting Irish outscored Carolina 6-2 in the third quarter, with Dominic Pietramala and Ryan Levy hitting the back of the net.
• In the final 15 minutes, Notre Dame scored five-straight goals to secure the victory.
Tar Heel Performances
• Six different Tar Heels scored one goal on the day.
• Matt Wrede led Carolina with two points in the matchup, both via assists.
• Brady Wambach's 12 faceoff wins helped the Tar Heels secure the faceoff battle.
• Michael Gianforcaro made seven stops between the pipes.
Inside The Numbers
• Notre Dame leads the all-time series, 14-11.
• Pietramala has recorded a point in all 26 collegiate games and scored a goal in 15 consecutive contests.
• Wambach has won double-digit faceoffs in 11 games this spring.
• The Carolina defense allowed just one goal in the opening half, Notre Dame's fewest mark in a half since 2018.
Up Next
• Carolina closes out the regular season next weekend, traveling to Syracuse on Saturday.
• Opening faceoff between the Tar Heels and Orange is set for 5 PM, with the matchup televised on ACC Network.
How It Happened
• Carolina led after the opening quarter, 4-0, with a goal each from James Matan, Brevin Wilson, Ty English and Mason Szewczyk.
• Notre Dame's Chris Kavanagh scored the second quarter's lone goal, as the Tar Heels held a three-goal lead at the half.
• The Fighting Irish outscored Carolina 6-2 in the third quarter, with Dominic Pietramala and Ryan Levy hitting the back of the net.
• In the final 15 minutes, Notre Dame scored five-straight goals to secure the victory.
Tar Heel Performances
• Six different Tar Heels scored one goal on the day.
• Matt Wrede led Carolina with two points in the matchup, both via assists.
• Brady Wambach's 12 faceoff wins helped the Tar Heels secure the faceoff battle.
• Michael Gianforcaro made seven stops between the pipes.
Inside The Numbers
• Notre Dame leads the all-time series, 14-11.
• Pietramala has recorded a point in all 26 collegiate games and scored a goal in 15 consecutive contests.
• Wambach has won double-digit faceoffs in 11 games this spring.
• The Carolina defense allowed just one goal in the opening half, Notre Dame's fewest mark in a half since 2018.
Up Next
• Carolina closes out the regular season next weekend, traveling to Syracuse on Saturday.
• Opening faceoff between the Tar Heels and Orange is set for 5 PM, with the matchup televised on ACC Network.
Team Stats
ND
NC
Shots
41
36
Turnovers
10
19
Caused Turnovers
8
6
Faceoffs Won
10
12
Extra-Man Opps
1
3
Ground Balls
28
28
Game Leaders
Players
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1
A
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Pen
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GB
0
CT
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1
A
0
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Pen
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GB
1
CT
0
G
1
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
0
CT
0
Players Mentioned
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