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Brooklyn Walker-Welch, Marissa White On Women's Lacrosse Tewaaraton Award Watch List
North Carolina women's lacrosse standouts Brooklyn Walker-Welch and Marissa White have been named to the Tewaaraton Award Watch List. The Tewaaraton Award annually honors the top male and female college lacrosse players in the United States. The Tar Heels begin their 2025 season on Friday, Feb. 7, at Dorrance Field against James Madison. (
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Owen Duffy, Michael Gianforcaro Named To Men's Lacrosse Tewaaraton Award Watch List
The UNC men's lacrosse duo of Owen Duffy and Michael Gianforcaro have been named to the 2025 Tewaaraton Award Watch List. The preeminent honor in college lacrosse, the Tewaaraton Award annually honors the top male and female lacrosse player in the United States. The Tar Heels open the season this Saturday, hosting Michigan at Dorrance Field. (
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No. 4 UNC Women’s Lacrosse Embarks On 2025 Season Against No. 18 James Madison Friday
The No. 4 UNC women's lacrosse team will return to the game field for the first time in 273 days on Friday, Feb. 7, in Chapel Hill as the Tar Heels host No. 18 James Madison to start the highly-anticipated 2025 season. First draw is 5 p.m. The game at Dorrance Field will air on ACCNX with Zach Berly and former UNC standout
Kara Cannizzaro on call. (
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Owen Duffy Named USILA Preseason Lacrosse All-America
UNC Lacrosse attackman Owen Duffy has been named to the USILA Preseason All-America list. Duffy, a sophomore for the Tar Heels, was named a Second Team selection. This preseason, the East Quogue, N.Y. native has been named a Preseason All-ACC honoree, and earned Preseason All-America honors from USA Lacrosse and Inside Lacrosse. (
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Brooklyn Walker-Welch Tabbed Nike Lacrosse Preseason All-America
North Carolina women's lacrosse standout Brooklyn Walker-Welch, one of the best defenders in the country, has been named to the Nike Lacrosse Preseason Women's Division I Media All-America First Team. A redshirt-junior, Walker-Welch missed the entire 2024 season due to injury after earning ILWomen First Team All-America accolades in 2023. (
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Four Tar Heels Named Inside Lacrosse Preseason All-Americans
Four UN men's lacrosse players were named to the USA Lacrosse Preseason All-America list, announced Thursday morning. Owen Duffy (Second Team), Michael Gianforcaro (Third Team), Andrew O'Berry (Honorable Mention), and Brady Wambach (Honorable Mention) earned preseason recognition. The Tar Heels open the season Feb. 8 hosting Michigan. (
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Bill Belichick lands star quarterback Gary Merrill who is also a 5-star UNC Lacrosse commit
North Carolina football coach
Bill Belichick has landed the commitment of quarterback
Gary Merrill, a two-sport athlete and a 5-star lacrosse recruit who has committed to play both sports for the Tar Heels. "Extremely grateful for the opportunity to play football and lacrosse at the University of North Carolina. Go Heels! Ready to get to work," Merrill posted. (
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Owen Duffy, Peter Thomann Named Men's Lacrosse Preseason All-ACC
UNC's Owen Duffy and Peter Thomann have been named to the Men's Lacrosse Preseason All-ACC Team. Duffy, the reigning ACC Freshman of the Year, started 12 contests last spring. In his rookie season, Duffy tied for a team-leading 32 goals and 54 points, while dishing out 22 assists. In 2024, Duffy earned honorable mention All-America honors. (
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USA Lacrosse Preseason All-America Team Includes Five Tar Heels
Five UNC women's lacrosse players have been named USA Lacrosse Preseason All-America, as announced on Wednesday. Brooklyn Walker-Welch, one of the best defenders in the country, landed on the first team while midfielder Darcy Felter as well as attackers Caroline Godine, Ashley Humphrey and Marissa White were named honorable mention. (
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Four Tar Heels Named USA Men's Lacrosse Preseason All-America
Four North Carolina men's lacrosse players were named to the USA Lacrosse Preseason All-America list, announced Wednesday morning. Owen Duffy (Third Team), Michael Gianforcaro (Third Team), Peter Thomann (Honorable Mention), and Brady Wambach (Honorable Mention) earned preseason recognition. Duffy is the reigning ACC Freshman of the Year. (
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