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Forrest, Humphrey, Osburn Claim ACC Positional Awards
April 29, 2026 | Women's Lacrosse
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The North Carolina women's lacrosse program had three players claim ACC positional awards, the league office announced on Wednesday. Sam Forrest was named Defender of the Year, while Chloe Humphrey took Attacker of the Year. Eliza Osburn was announced as the league's Midfielder of the Year as well. The Tar Heels went undefeated in ACC play and won their second consecutive ACC regular season and tournament championships.
A Glastonbury, Conn. native, Forrest burst onto the scene last season when she was named IWLCA Defender of the Year. She is now a two-time Tewaaraton Top 25 honoree, a two-time first-team All-ACC performer and a member of the U.S. National Team that will compete at the World Lacrosse Championships this summer. She was also drafted with the sixth pick in last night's WLL Draft by the Maryland Charm. The nation's top defender, Forrest is primarily tasked with marking opponents' top attacker and has routinely held them under their season averages. She held both her marks in the ACC Tournament semifinal and final pointless.
Humphrey, last year's Tewaaraton and Honda Sport Award for Lacrosse winner, has continued to elevate her game in 2026. She currently leads the nation in goals (92) and points (133), while her 41 assists are tied for 19th. The preseason player of the year, Humphrey claimed first-team All-ACC and ACC Tournament MVP honors this season. She has become a staple with the U.S. National Team and will be a part of the squad that competes at the World Championships this summer.
A Castle Rock, Colo. native, Osburn has put herself in the discussion for the top midfielder in college lacrosse. A first-team All-ACC performer, she is a true two-way midfielder that excels on both ends of the field. She claimed All-America honors last year while being named ACC Freshman of the Year. Her game has only continued to elevate this season. She's scored 29 goals and dished out 17 assists to rank fourth on the team in points with 46. She's also grabbed 21 groundballs, caused 13 turnovers and secured 34 draw controls. Osburn is also a member of the U.S. National Team that will compete at the World Championships this summer.
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A Glastonbury, Conn. native, Forrest burst onto the scene last season when she was named IWLCA Defender of the Year. She is now a two-time Tewaaraton Top 25 honoree, a two-time first-team All-ACC performer and a member of the U.S. National Team that will compete at the World Lacrosse Championships this summer. She was also drafted with the sixth pick in last night's WLL Draft by the Maryland Charm. The nation's top defender, Forrest is primarily tasked with marking opponents' top attacker and has routinely held them under their season averages. She held both her marks in the ACC Tournament semifinal and final pointless.
Humphrey, last year's Tewaaraton and Honda Sport Award for Lacrosse winner, has continued to elevate her game in 2026. She currently leads the nation in goals (92) and points (133), while her 41 assists are tied for 19th. The preseason player of the year, Humphrey claimed first-team All-ACC and ACC Tournament MVP honors this season. She has become a staple with the U.S. National Team and will be a part of the squad that competes at the World Championships this summer.
A Castle Rock, Colo. native, Osburn has put herself in the discussion for the top midfielder in college lacrosse. A first-team All-ACC performer, she is a true two-way midfielder that excels on both ends of the field. She claimed All-America honors last year while being named ACC Freshman of the Year. Her game has only continued to elevate this season. She's scored 29 goals and dished out 17 assists to rank fourth on the team in points with 46. She's also grabbed 21 groundballs, caused 13 turnovers and secured 34 draw controls. Osburn is also a member of the U.S. National Team that will compete at the World Championships this summer.
Stay up to date with UNC women's lacrosse by following the Tar Heels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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