University of North Carolina Athletics
2026 Men's Lacrosse Roster

Jersey Number 55
Grant Pierce
- Position:
- Defenseman
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 175
- Class:
- Graduate Student
- Hometown:
- St. David's, Pa.
- High School:
- Radnor
Team Impact Teammate Of The Year Winner (2025)
Two-time ACC Academic Honor Roll (2023, 2025)
2025 (Senior): Appeared in eight games during the 2025 campaign • Collected a ground ball against No. 14 Penn (Feb. 28) and Hofstra (March 8) • Had a caused turnover in wins over Hofstra (3/8) and Virginia (4/5)
2024 (Junior): Did not see game action during the 2024 campaign
2023 (Sophomore): Saw action in seven games during the 2023 season • Made collegiate debut in the win over Mercer (Feb. 10) • Had back-to-back games of three ground balls against High Point (March 22) and Providence (March 25) • Caused a turnover in four contests • Posted a season-high two caused turnovers in the win over High Point (March 22) • Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll
2022 (Freshman): Did not see game action during the 2022 season
Prep: Lettered four years in lacrosse and soccer at Radnor High School • Named Philly Lacrosse Player of the Year • Earned US Lacrosse All-America and Nike All-America honors • First-Team All-State, First-Team All-League, and League MVP • Captained the 23-2 state championship team at Radnor HS • 2021 Daily Times Boys All-Delco Player of the Year
Personal: Son of Clark and Michelle Pierce • Dad Clark was on the swim team at Arizona • Mom Michelle played soccer at St. Michaels College • Older brother Connor plays lacrosse at Catholic University • Major is undecided
Two-time ACC Academic Honor Roll (2023, 2025)
2025 (Senior): Appeared in eight games during the 2025 campaign • Collected a ground ball against No. 14 Penn (Feb. 28) and Hofstra (March 8) • Had a caused turnover in wins over Hofstra (3/8) and Virginia (4/5)
2024 (Junior): Did not see game action during the 2024 campaign
2023 (Sophomore): Saw action in seven games during the 2023 season • Made collegiate debut in the win over Mercer (Feb. 10) • Had back-to-back games of three ground balls against High Point (March 22) and Providence (March 25) • Caused a turnover in four contests • Posted a season-high two caused turnovers in the win over High Point (March 22) • Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll
2022 (Freshman): Did not see game action during the 2022 season
Prep: Lettered four years in lacrosse and soccer at Radnor High School • Named Philly Lacrosse Player of the Year • Earned US Lacrosse All-America and Nike All-America honors • First-Team All-State, First-Team All-League, and League MVP • Captained the 23-2 state championship team at Radnor HS • 2021 Daily Times Boys All-Delco Player of the Year
Personal: Son of Clark and Michelle Pierce • Dad Clark was on the swim team at Arizona • Mom Michelle played soccer at St. Michaels College • Older brother Connor plays lacrosse at Catholic University • Major is undecided
Carolina Insider - Interview with Isaiah Denis (Full Segment) - October 27, 2025
Monday, October 27
Ethan Strand & Parker Wolfe - 2025 Patterson Medal Honoree On-Field Recognition - October 25, 2025
Monday, October 27
UNC Women's Soccer: Big First Half Helps Heels Over Syracuse, 4-2
Sunday, October 26
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Saturday, October 25












