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Men's Lacrosse Clinches Share Of Regular Season, Defeats No. 10 Syracuse, 14-12
April 26, 2025 | Men's Lacrosse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Six goals from Dominic Pietramala paced eighth-ranked North Carolina men's lacrosse (10-3, 3-1 ACC) over No. 10 Syracuse (9-5, 2-2 ACC), 14-12.
With the win, the Tar Heels clinch a share of the ACC regular season title, the 14th in program history and the first since 2021.
How It Happened
• A back-and-forth opening quarter produced a two-all first 15 minutes, with James Matan and Spencer Wirtheim hitting the back of the net for Carolina.
• Syracuse scored the second quarter's first two goals, taking a 4-2 lead with 8:51 remaining in the first half.
• The Tar Heels answered on a 4-0 run to end the half, with a hat trick courtesy of Dominic Pietramala and Brevin Wilson's sixth goal of the campaign, taking a 6-4 lead into the break.
• Carolina outscored the Orange 4-3 in the third quarter, with Pietramala pouring in two more goals, and a score each from Wirtheim and Caden Harshbarger.
• The visiting Tar Heels opened the fourth quarter converting on three of the first four goals, leading 14-8 with 3:01 remaining in the matchup.
• Syracuse closed the game on a 4-0 run, as Carolina held on for the 14-12 victory.
Tar Heel Performances
• Pietramala led all players with six goals on the day, adding an assist.
• Wilson, Wirtheim and Matan each added two goals.
• Owen Duffy dished out four assists in the victory.
• Brady Wambach (16-27) and Colin Hannigan (1-1) helped Carolina win the faceoff battle.
• Wambach collected 11 ground balls on the day.
• Michael Gianforcaro earned the win between the pipes, making 10 saves.
Inside The Numbers
• Saturday was Carolina's 13th win in the series against Syracuse.
• The Tar Heels have won three-straight on the road against the Orange.
• Pietramala's six goals tied his career best.
• Gianforcaro made 10-or-more saves for the fifth time this season.
• Carolina's 59 shots were a season-high, 22 of which came in the first quarter.
• Pietramala has recorded a point and all 27 collegiate games and scored a goal in 16-straight contests.
Up Next
• Carolina has earned the No. 2 seed in next week's ACC Men's Lacrosse Championship.
• The Tar Heels will face third-seeded Duke in the semifinal on Friday.
• Opening faceoff is set for 8 PM, with the matchup airing on ACC Network.
With the win, the Tar Heels clinch a share of the ACC regular season title, the 14th in program history and the first since 2021.
How It Happened
• A back-and-forth opening quarter produced a two-all first 15 minutes, with James Matan and Spencer Wirtheim hitting the back of the net for Carolina.
• Syracuse scored the second quarter's first two goals, taking a 4-2 lead with 8:51 remaining in the first half.
• The Tar Heels answered on a 4-0 run to end the half, with a hat trick courtesy of Dominic Pietramala and Brevin Wilson's sixth goal of the campaign, taking a 6-4 lead into the break.
• Carolina outscored the Orange 4-3 in the third quarter, with Pietramala pouring in two more goals, and a score each from Wirtheim and Caden Harshbarger.
• The visiting Tar Heels opened the fourth quarter converting on three of the first four goals, leading 14-8 with 3:01 remaining in the matchup.
• Syracuse closed the game on a 4-0 run, as Carolina held on for the 14-12 victory.
Tar Heel Performances
• Pietramala led all players with six goals on the day, adding an assist.
• Wilson, Wirtheim and Matan each added two goals.
• Owen Duffy dished out four assists in the victory.
• Brady Wambach (16-27) and Colin Hannigan (1-1) helped Carolina win the faceoff battle.
• Wambach collected 11 ground balls on the day.
• Michael Gianforcaro earned the win between the pipes, making 10 saves.
Inside The Numbers
• Saturday was Carolina's 13th win in the series against Syracuse.
• The Tar Heels have won three-straight on the road against the Orange.
• Pietramala's six goals tied his career best.
• Gianforcaro made 10-or-more saves for the fifth time this season.
• Carolina's 59 shots were a season-high, 22 of which came in the first quarter.
• Pietramala has recorded a point and all 27 collegiate games and scored a goal in 16-straight contests.
Up Next
• Carolina has earned the No. 2 seed in next week's ACC Men's Lacrosse Championship.
• The Tar Heels will face third-seeded Duke in the semifinal on Friday.
• Opening faceoff is set for 8 PM, with the matchup airing on ACC Network.
Team Stats
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Shots
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40
Turnovers
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16
Caused Turnovers
11
11
Faceoffs Won
17
11
Extra-Man Opps
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3
Ground Balls
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29
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1
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1
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2
A
0
FO
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GB
1
CT
0
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