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Late Push Guides No. 5 Women’s Lacrosse Over ECU, 12-9

GREENVILLE, N.C. – Six unanswered goals in the fourth quarter allowed the No. 5 University of North Carolina women's lacrosse team to hang on for a 12-9 win over East Carolina on Tuesday afternoon in Greenville.

Following the win, the Tar Heels improve to 11-2 (6-1 ACC) while the Pirates drop to 10-4 (3-0 AAC).

How It Happened

  • After falling behind by three, Nicole Humphrey's goal with four seconds left in the first quarter sparked a 4-0 run, which included another from Humphrey and two from Caitlyn Wurzburger.