ALBANY, N.Y.--Albany built a 14-3 lead by halftime and defeated defending NCAA champion North Carolina, 15-12, in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday night at Casey Stadium. Albany improves to 15-2, while Carolina's season ends at 8-8.
Bennett Drake scored five goals for the Great Danes, while Adam Osike had three goals and two assists and Connor Fields had a goal and four assists. Chris Cloutier tallied five goals and an assist for the Tar Heels. Luke Goldstock scored twice, and Timmy Kelly had a goal and two assists.
UNC opened the scoring with 10:18 left in the first quarter on an ESPN highlight worthy goal by Chris Cloutier.