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Virginia Rattles Off 11 Straight Goals to Beat North Carolina for ACC Men's Lacrosse Title
Virginia scored 11 straight goals to erase North Carolina’s lead and secure the program’s first ACC title since 2019, officials said.
- On Sunday, May 3, 2026, Virginia defeated North Carolina 16-6 in Charlotte, North Carolina, to claim its first ACC Tournament title since 2019.
- After trailing early, the Cavaliers responded with an 11-goal scoring run against the Heels to seize control of the championship game.
- Attackman McCabe Millon recorded three goals and two assists, while goalkeeper Jake Marek made 16 saves and allowed only six goals.
- Securing the championship victory improves Virginia to a 10-6 record, positioning the team strongly for the upcoming ACC postseason competition.
- Overcoming mid-season struggles, the Cavaliers captured their eighth ACC Tournament title in program history, signaling a return to championship form.
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UNC Men's Lacrosse Falls to Virginia in ACC Championship Game
Virginia scored 11 unanswered goals to end the first half to blow open the ACC Championship game early and beat UNC 16-6 in Charlotte Sunday. Carolina is still searching for its first conference tournament title since 2017. The Tar Heels had opened on the front foot, scoring two goals in the first five minutes to lead 2-0. That’s when Virginia’s avalanche started, as the Cavaliers scored five goals in less than six minutes’ time in the first qua…
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