University of North Carolina Athletics
Sunday, March 29
Severn, Md.
1 PM
North Carolina
vs
Harvard
Photo by: DALTON WAINSCOTT
Men's Lacrosse, Harvard Matchup In Top-Five Showdown Sunday
March 27, 2026 | Men's Lacrosse
SEVERN, Md. - For the first time this season, the fifth-ranked North Carolina men's lacrosse team will meet a top-five opponent, matching up with No. 3 Harvard on Sunday. Opening faceoff between the Tar Heels and Crimson is set for 1 PM, from Archbishop Spalding High School in Maryland.
Gameday Information
Date/Time: Sunday, March 29 - 1 PM
Location: Archbishop Spalding HS - Severn, Md.
Watch: Corrigan Sports Network
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A Win Over Harvard Would...
• Give Carolina their fifth win over Harvard, the first at a neutral site in program history.
• Be the fourth time in program history defeating three-or-more Ivy League opponents in the same season, joining the 1990, 2011 and 2013 teams.
• Help the Tar Heels collect their third win away from Chapel Hill this season.
• Be Carolina's fifth ranked win of the campaign, and its first top-five victory of 2026.
• Be the Tar Heels' first win over a top-three opponent since 2024.
• Be Coach Breschi's 270th career victory and 178th win as the head coach of the Tar Heels.
Neutral Site History
• Sunday's matchup with the Crimson is the final of two regular-season neutral site games for Carolina this season.
• Under head coach Joe Breschi, Carolina is 13-7 in regular-season neutral site games, including an active three-game win streak.
• Earlier this month, the Tar Heels defeated No. 9 Penn State, 10-8, on March 14 in The Crown Lacrosse Classic, held in Charlotte.
Wambach Named ACC Player Of The Week
• On Tuesday, Brady Wambach was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Week.
• Wambach posted 21 faceoff wins, tying his career best, also adding 16 ground balls in the Tar Heels' 12-11 victory over No. 19 Army last weekend.
• Saturday was the fifth time in Wambach's career posting 20-or-more faceoff wins. After starting the game 2-6 from the stripe, the Pittsford, N.Y. product rattled off 17-straight faceoff wins. Additionally, the junior's 16 ground balls were just one shy of his previously set UNC single-game ground ball record, and the seventh time in 2026 posting 10-plus ground balls.
Youngsters In The Midfield
• The Tar Heel second midfield group of Luke Bair, Gary Merrill and Anthony Raio have posted a combined 25 goals and seven assists this season.
• The trio is the first freshmen midfield group to play together since 2017 (Justin Anderson, Tanner Cook and Will Perry).
• In the last three games, each of the players has posted a hat trick:
- Luke Bair vs. Brown
- Anthony Raio vs. No. 9 Penn State
- Gary Merrill vs. No. 19 Army
• The instance is the first time since 2012 Carolina has had a different freshman score a hat trick in three-straight games:
- Joey Sankey vs. Maryland (March 24, 2012)
- Jimmy Bitter vs. Hopkins (April 1, 2012)
- Chad Tutton vs. Virginia (April 7, 2012)
Gameday Information
Date/Time: Sunday, March 29 - 1 PM
Location: Archbishop Spalding HS - Severn, Md.
Watch: Corrigan Sports Network
Live Stats
Tickets
A Win Over Harvard Would...
• Give Carolina their fifth win over Harvard, the first at a neutral site in program history.
• Be the fourth time in program history defeating three-or-more Ivy League opponents in the same season, joining the 1990, 2011 and 2013 teams.
• Help the Tar Heels collect their third win away from Chapel Hill this season.
• Be Carolina's fifth ranked win of the campaign, and its first top-five victory of 2026.
• Be the Tar Heels' first win over a top-three opponent since 2024.
• Be Coach Breschi's 270th career victory and 178th win as the head coach of the Tar Heels.
Neutral Site History
• Sunday's matchup with the Crimson is the final of two regular-season neutral site games for Carolina this season.
• Under head coach Joe Breschi, Carolina is 13-7 in regular-season neutral site games, including an active three-game win streak.
• Earlier this month, the Tar Heels defeated No. 9 Penn State, 10-8, on March 14 in The Crown Lacrosse Classic, held in Charlotte.
Wambach Named ACC Player Of The Week
• On Tuesday, Brady Wambach was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Week.
• Wambach posted 21 faceoff wins, tying his career best, also adding 16 ground balls in the Tar Heels' 12-11 victory over No. 19 Army last weekend.
• Saturday was the fifth time in Wambach's career posting 20-or-more faceoff wins. After starting the game 2-6 from the stripe, the Pittsford, N.Y. product rattled off 17-straight faceoff wins. Additionally, the junior's 16 ground balls were just one shy of his previously set UNC single-game ground ball record, and the seventh time in 2026 posting 10-plus ground balls.
Youngsters In The Midfield
• The Tar Heel second midfield group of Luke Bair, Gary Merrill and Anthony Raio have posted a combined 25 goals and seven assists this season.
• The trio is the first freshmen midfield group to play together since 2017 (Justin Anderson, Tanner Cook and Will Perry).
• In the last three games, each of the players has posted a hat trick:
- Luke Bair vs. Brown
- Anthony Raio vs. No. 9 Penn State
- Gary Merrill vs. No. 19 Army
• The instance is the first time since 2012 Carolina has had a different freshman score a hat trick in three-straight games:
- Joey Sankey vs. Maryland (March 24, 2012)
- Jimmy Bitter vs. Hopkins (April 1, 2012)
- Chad Tutton vs. Virginia (April 7, 2012)
Players Mentioned
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