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Humphrey Claims IWLCA Player & Attacker Of The Year
May 26, 2026 | Women's Lacrosse
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – University of North Carolina women's lacrosse attacker Chloe Humphrey has been named IWLCA Player and Attacker of the year, the organization announced on Tuesday. This is the second consecutive year the sensational sophomore has claimed both awards.
Last year's Tewaaraton and Honda Sport Award winner, Humphrey delivered another historic season in 2026, leading the nation in goals (109) and points (159), while her 50 assists are tied for 14th. The 109 goals tied the NCAA single-season record and the 159 points rank second on the NCAA single-season list. The 159 points also are the most by any player since 2017. A Tewaaraton Award finalist this year, Humphrey claimed first-team All-America honors, including an IWLCA All-America first-team nod, NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player, ACC Attacker of the Year, first-team All-ACC and ACC Tournament MVP this season.
For her career, Humphrey already ranks third on UNC's all-time points list with 277 and her 199 goals rank second all-time. She's also ninth in school history with 78 assists. In addition to her work with the Tar Heels, Humphrey 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.
Stay up to date with UNC women's lacrosse by following the Tar Heels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Last year's Tewaaraton and Honda Sport Award winner, Humphrey delivered another historic season in 2026, leading the nation in goals (109) and points (159), while her 50 assists are tied for 14th. The 109 goals tied the NCAA single-season record and the 159 points rank second on the NCAA single-season list. The 159 points also are the most by any player since 2017. A Tewaaraton Award finalist this year, Humphrey claimed first-team All-America honors, including an IWLCA All-America first-team nod, NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player, ACC Attacker of the Year, first-team All-ACC and ACC Tournament MVP this season.
For her career, Humphrey already ranks third on UNC's all-time points list with 277 and her 199 goals rank second all-time. She's also ninth in school history with 78 assists. In addition to her work with the Tar Heels, Humphrey 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.
Stay up to date with UNC women's lacrosse by following the Tar Heels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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