UNC's Alecia Nicholas, Now Cancer-Free, Wins USA Lacrosse ‘Best Of Lax 2024’ Award

Posted Dec 18, 2024
UNC women's lacrosse player Alecia Nicholas has won 'Best Comeback Story' by USA Lacrosse's 'Best of Lacrosse 2024.' Nicholas received a cancer diagnosis in Fall 2023 and immediately underwent treatment. She was determined to play the 2024 season – and she did. She appeared in every game, starting 16 of them, and had six 6+ save performances. (GoHeels.com)

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